Carola Bridge: Decision on new construction by the summer
The demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is underway. The important north-south link across the Elbe is to be rebuilt - the city council has now made its decision.
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Homann: New coalition must get started quickly
The Saxon SPD believes that the new federal coalition must move quickly to implement its plans. Some things are particularly important.
Mayor of Leipzig to become President of the Association of German Cities
This would be Jung's second time at the helm of the municipal association.
Deutschlandticket: funding decided for 2025
Until now, the regulation for the cost compensation that transport companies receive was missing. Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar speaks of good news for Saxony.
Eastern Green politicians: East should be given more weight
Greens from the East demand a more important role for the East German Greens in the Bundestag parliamentary group. The Green Party leader reacts.
Michel and Homann want to remain SPD chairmen
Kathrin Michel and Henning Homann want to continue to lead the SPD Saxony - and are focusing on a modernization course. They also want to tackle difficult questions.
Estonian President visits Saxony - Ceremony for the arts
Saxony and Estonia combine history and the present. During a visit by the Estonian president, the focus is also on art.
Kretschmer: Economics Minister a stroke of luck for the East
The new Federal Minister of Economics is a professional, knows the political business and comes from East Germany. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is delighted.
Kretschmer: Policy change possible with CDU cabinet list
It is now clear who the CDU ministers in future Chancellor Merz's cabinet will be. How are the personnel details being received in the party?
Saxon CDU MP becomes Minister of State for Sport
Christiane Schenderlein headed the Culture and Media working group during the coalition negotiations. She has been given a new post in the new government.
State parliament decides on waiver of Clemens' immunity
Saxony's Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens is to stand trial for a traffic offense. However, the state parliament must first decide whether to waive his immunity.
Dispute over population figures: some cities are worried about losing a lot of money
How many people live in Leipzig? There is a gap of 21,800 between the city's figures and those of the State Statistical Office. This is also the case for other municipalities. They fear losing a lot of money.
Renovation of the Dresden Robotron canteen from 2027
The Dresden Robotron canteen from the GDR era has been in dispute for years. A private donation and federal funding for the future art venue are helping to make it usable.
Power struggle in the Thuringian BSW - regional heads intervene
The two Thuringian BSW leaders are also ministers and MPs. Too many offices, say some in the party. A scramble for top posts is looming. BSW leaders from neighboring states are now positioning themselves.
Zwickau city council withdraws ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr
The ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces in Zwickau was met with fierce criticism. However, the city council only corrected its decision under pressure from the municipal supervisory authority.
Investigations against several Afghans who have entered the country
They are hand-picked by German security authorities. Nevertheless, several Afghans who entered the country via admission programs are now under investigation. What has happened?
Greens urge reform of financial equalization with municipalities
Saxony's municipalities are facing financial difficulties. The best way to solve the problem is controversial. There is only agreement that something needs to be done.
New tension wire break on the Carola Bridge in Dresden
In Dresden, preparations are underway for the further demolition of the Carolabrücke bridge, which is in danger of collapsing. The conditions are making the work more difficult - another tensioned wire break has no consequences.
Left: CDU must give up resistance to new debt
Like the Greens and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance, the Left Party in the Saxon state parliament wants to finance urgently needed investments through loans. The CDU has so far been strictly opposed to this.
Von Breitenbuch: The days of extras are over
Saxony is forced to make savings. This applies to all departments. For the new Minister of the Environment and Agriculture, however, the glass is not half empty, but half full. He also sees the coming period as an opportunity.
Plane lands - Germany takes in more Afghans
The promised admissions of Afghans are continuing. Another plane has landed in Leipzig. The procedure is controversial.
Kretschmer: Involve people more in the military service debate
In the Prime Minister's view, a citizens' council like the one on nutrition could also be an instrument with regard to the discussion on military service.
Afghans with admission approval on their way to Germany
The promised admissions of Afghans are continuing. Another plane is on its way to Germany. Criticism comes from the CDU/CSU in advance.
Cost-cutting measure hits Dresden's public transport companies
The city of Dresden has to save money. This also affects the transport companies. Services are being adjusted, especially during the school vacations.
German government: two-year admission pledge for Afghans
Around 2,600 people who have been approved for admission are still waiting to enter Germany. What will happen to them after the upcoming change of government?
Saxony wants to simplify road renovation
Saxony is modernizing its road law. The central aim of the amendment is to be able to renovate roads, bridges and retaining walls from now on without a costly planning approval procedure.
"Leipzig shows courage": festival for cosmopolitanism
Traditionally, on the evening before 1 May, people at the "Leipzig Shows Courage" festival show their commitment to solidarity with one another. They set an example against right-wing extremism and racism.
Teacher leaves school after right-wing extremist threats
A teacher is ambushed in the Ore Mountains. She is insulted and threatened. The woman has now had herself transferred early.
Dealing with the AfD: Kretschmer and Amthor stand by Spahn
Jens Spahn does not want to treat the AfD in the Bundestag any differently to other opposition parties in terms of organization. Union politicians from the East have a similar view.