Nature conservation associations in Saxony see their work at risk
Saxony has to make savings in almost all areas. Nature conservation projects are also affected. Associations are now mobilizing and pointing out the consequences.
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Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
BUND fears cuts for environmental and climate protection
Saxony will have to make savings in the coming years. There is often talk of a "list of cruelties". Environmentalists see the danger that nature and climate protection will also suffer as a result.
Car industry calls for more purchase incentives for electric cars
High electricity prices and a lack of subsidies: many people are hesitant to buy an electric car. An industry representative blames politicians for the uncertainty and calls for clear incentives.
Trade fairs attract numerous people to Leipzig
Full exhibition halls, international experts, exciting innovations: In Leipzig, two major industrial trade fairs show that the sector is looking ahead despite the difficult market situation.
Mechanical engineering industry skeptical ahead of trade fair
High-tech meets crisis: At the start of the INTEC trade fair in Leipzig, Saxony's mechanical engineering industry is struggling with high costs and falling orders. Politicians are promising help - but is that enough?
Saxony's mechanical engineering sector: upward trend halted
Saxony's mechanical and plant engineering sector has lost momentum in 2024. The association is making demands of the new federal government, but is also holding companies to account.
Two out of five fail their practical driving test in Saxony
40 percent of candidates do not pass the practical test, and the theory is even worse. This is how Saxony compares.
Energy Association: Major time pressure for new gas-fired power plants
Hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants are a prerequisite for phasing out coal - but plans are stalling. An industry association is appealing to the future government to make quick decisions.
Resident parking also cheap in Saxony
Resident parking remains cheap in many cities. If Deutsche Umwelthilfe has its way, this should change. This could soon be the case in Dresden.
Textile industry suffers from loss of sales
Saxony and Thuringia are among the largest textile locations in Germany. However, the industry is struggling considerably and is groaning under high costs and bureaucracy.
Dresden Archive of the Avant-Garde is "Museum of the Year"
Years ago, a patron donated an important art archive to Saxony. The Free State turns a historic building into a modern temple of art - the museum of a new kind wins over critics.
Ekaterina Kulakova leads State Association of Jewish Communities
In the fall, the State Association of Jewish Communities in Saxony lost its dedicated chairwoman Nora Goldenbogen. Now there is a successor who should bring a breath of fresh air.
High butter prices - farmers' president calls for more animal husbandry
The number of cattle and pigs in Saxony has recently fallen to its lowest level since 1992. The farmers' association is hoping for a trend reversal and is calling for relief for livestock farmers.
Association of migrant organizations founded in Saxony
The umbrella association of Saxon migrant organizations (DSM) files for insolvency following criticism from the state court of auditors. A new association has now been founded to continue the work for migrants.
Bus companies in favor of expanding routes
According to bus associations, the introduction of the Deutschlandticket is a fare revolution. Now they are also calling for a supply revolution. Especially in the countryside.
Diakonie calls on politicians to renounce selfishness
It was a kind of double whammy that Saxony felt on Wednesday. First the exploratory talks in the Free State failed, then the traffic light in the federal government broke down. Now there are urgent appeals.
Housing associations in Saxony call for more harmony in housing and energy policy
No tenant should be stunned by their operating costs, says the Association of Saxon Housing Cooperatives. Politicians must therefore consider the issues of housing and energy together.
Association warns of deadlock in government formation
The business community wants clarity about the future governing coalitions in Saxony and Thuringia as quickly as possible. This is also important for a good location policy, they say.
Jens Dzurny new President of Dehoga Saxony
After eight years, Dehoga in Saxony has a new president. A Dresden restaurateur was elected.
Architects' President Jauck: Using straw and clay
Building is expensive, raw materials are scarce and supply chains are sometimes unstable. Solutions to these problems will be discussed at the Central German Architects' Day.
Merz: Eastern CDU does not need advice from the West
The CDU wants to forge coalitions in Saxony and Thuringia - and also needs unloved partners. The federal party leader resents advice from outside. But he is clear about one thing.
Federal association: Boom in children's groups in youth fire departments
Germany's volunteer fire departments need reliable members. They focus on children and youth work to get the youngest members interested in this important task - a guarantee of new blood?
Environmental associations call on parties in eastern German states to take action against global warming
Climate change is making itself felt, even in Germany. However, it is not a major topic in the state election campaigns. Associations warn that it is not only the social climate that is heating up.
Saxony's pharmacists protest against health minister Lauterbach's reform plans
Pharmacists already demonstrated last year. However, as the hoped-for change has so far failed to materialize, they are now taking to the streets again.
Building permits in central Germany down significantly
The BFW warns of a dramatic decline in building permits in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia of more than 28 percent. The reasons are rising construction costs and economic uncertainties.
Shift to the right: Saxon Refugee Council hopes for donations
In light of the clear shift to the right in the European and local elections, the Refugee Council in Saxony wants to launch a fundraising campaign on World Refugee Day (June 20). The aim of the "100 plus x" campaign is to gain at least 100 new permanent donors by the state elections on September 1, ..
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
Wolfgang Holler remains President of the Saxon Academy of Arts
Wolfgang Holler was re-elected as President for a further three years and emphasized the importance of open dialogue and the Academy's improved facilities.
Number of pharmacies in Saxony continues to fall
According to industry representatives, the number of pharmacies in Saxony continues to decline. "In some regions such as Bautzen, Görlitz or Vogtland, patients already have to travel longer distances to the nearest pharmacy," said the President of the State Chamber of Pharmacists, Göran Donner, on T ..
Number of pharmacies in Saxony continues to fall
According to industry representatives, the number of pharmacies in Saxony continues to decline. "In some regions such as Bautzen, Görlitz or Vogtland, patients already have to travel longer distances to the nearest pharmacy," said the President of the State Chamber of Pharmacists, Göran Donner, on T ..
More and more members in energy cooperatives since the war
More and more people want to actively participate in the energy transition. The number of energy cooperatives is increasing across Germany. But some challenges remain.
Lawsuits against connection for LNG terminal dismissed
Superfluous and harmful to the environment or necessary in terms of security of supply? The Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal is controversial. A federal court has now ruled against the connection.
Association: Fewer than 900 pharmacies in Saxony for the first time
Rising costs and staff shortages are putting pharmacies in a precarious economic situation. This also has consequences for the supply of medicines close to home - Saxony's pharmacists are once again sounding the alarm.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
Museums seek strategies against political influence
Chemnitz will not only be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, but also a Mecca for German museums. They then want to adjust their role in the face of new social challenges.
Promotion of winter sports in Saxony's schools and kindergartens
Winter sports are to be promoted more strongly in Saxony's schools and kindergartens in future in order to improve children's motor skills.
Kretschmer invites you to a winter sports summit: taking stock of the season
Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is hosting a "winter sports summit" at his official residence on Wednesday. Representatives of Saxony's sports associations and clubs as well as the district councils and mayors of the winter sports regions are to attend, as announced by the state ..
Government wants better exchange with farmers
The Saxon government wants to pay more attention to the concerns of farmers and maintain a better exchange with their interest groups. On Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture held the kick-off meeting for a dialog aimed at supplementing existing discussion formats. In addition to Agriculture Minister ..
State association of the Wagenknecht party founded in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has established its first state association in Saxony. "The BSW has been founded and now we are continuing to develop. We are growing and we are stabilizing in all states," said BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali on Saturday after the party was founded in Chemnitz. The fou ..
Concern about the high number of amphibians and reptiles at the conservation center
Worrying number of amphibians and reptiles at Nabu's species conservation center in Leiferde.
Exhibition of the year 2023 comes from Leipzig
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Conservationists call for more consideration for trees
"My friend, the tree": the song by singer Alexandra became a cult song at the end of the 1960s. Even decades later, trees are still dependent on human support - especially in the coming weeks.
Saxon housing cooperatives seek change
Saxony's housing cooperatives see a need for change in the face of adversities such as high energy prices and rising construction costs.
Kretschmer rules out cooperation with Werteunion
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has ruled out working with the Werteunion. When asked on the ARD program "Bericht aus Berlin" on Sunday evening whether he would rule out cooperation with the Werteunion if it were to enter parliament after being founded, as in the case of the AfD, the ..
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Fruit growers see debate too narrowly focused on agricultural diesel
The fruit growers in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt see the current debate about cuts for agriculture as being too narrowly focused on the problem of agricultural diesel. "That is too one-sided and narrow a view. What is at stake is the threat to our existence posed by a comprehensive package of agricultu ..
Thousands of onlookers at the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz
Thousands of onlookers witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
Saxon state association of miners', smelters' and miners' clubs receives 50,000 euros in funding
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
Wendsche remains President of the SSG
The Lord Mayor of Radebeul, Bert Wendsche (non-party), will remain President of the Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (SSG) for a further four years. He was unanimously elected at a meeting of the state board on Friday, the SSG announced. Wendsche has led the SSG very successfully throug ..
Bus drivers in short supply: Association for more lateral entrants
There is a serious shortage of bus drivers in local public transport. The situation is so tense that some companies are sometimes operating with emergency timetables or have to turn down bookings for school trips, for example, said the head of the Central German Bus Association, Mario König, in Erfu ..
Business associations call for reliable policies for economic development in Lusatia
The Berlin-Brandenburg and Saxony business associations see long-term economic development in Lusatia under threat and are calling for a reliable policy to resolve the acute problems quickly.
Stollen season: Dresden stollen bakers celebrate kick-off
Between classical and modern: with ballet and breakdance interludes, the Schutzverband Dresdner Stollen celebrated the symbolic start of the stollen season at Albrechtsberg Castle. "This year, our Stollen will become a link between classical music and breakdancing," said Andreas Wippler, chairman of ..
Chambers of Industry and Commerce warn of consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic
Saxon and Bavarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have warned the federal authorities of the consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic.
Trades and associations call for measures to save the construction and real estate industries
The skilled trades and associations are appealing to the federal government to take action to save the construction and real estate industry in order to ensure affordable housing and achieve climate targets.