East German minister presidents meet in Berlin
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
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Greens want to increase their presence in eastern Germany
The eastern German states are difficult terrain for the Greens. Now the party's federal executive board wants to go on the offensive.
IHK: Water is a location factor for companies
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
Bundestag presidium without East Germans - criticism from the Greens
Parliament has elected its new leadership. It looks very different from the previous legislature. The Green Party's Paula Piechotta sees an imbalance.
Left: East German must lead central ministry
The AfD performed particularly well in the eastern German states in the federal elections. For Left Party politician Dietmar Bartsch, this results in a clear demand.
Saxony votes in favor of financial package
The financial package for defense and infrastructure has cleared the hurdle in the Bundesrat. Saxony also voted in favour - out of conviction, as Minister Köpping emphasizes.
Kretschmer: Reforms must follow financial package
An amendment to the Basic Law is necessary for the black-red billion euro financial package. The debate is currently underway in the Bundesrat.
Contrary to the national trend, more breweries in Saxony
Since 2020, the number of breweries nationwide has fallen by almost 100. However, there has been an increase in Saxony.
Greens: Merz cabinet must not be a step backwards for the East
In the exploratory talks for a coalition between the CDU and SPD in the federal government, West Germans were among themselves with two exceptions. This is viewed critically in the East.
Saxony in the midfield nationwide for number of general practitioners
Almost 450 people share one doctor's surgery in Saxony. This puts the Free State in the middle of the field nationwide. But these general practitioners are on average the youngest in Saxony.
Southern Brandenburg and Saxony want to become "Net Zero Valley"
Lusatia wants to score points as the first climate-neutral model region. The application has now been submitted.
Media: DFB boss Neuendorf against expansion of the 3rd division
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
East OB's demand reduction of bureaucracy in infrastructure package
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
Wages rise in the East German confectionery industry
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
Heads of the federal states expect agreement on federal financial package
The Minister Presidents of the federal states are pushing for an agreement on the billions in investments planned by the CDU/CSU and SPD. The financial packages should not be separated.
Kretschmer: Scholz will go down in history
Corners, edges, clear words: Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer finds surprisingly appreciative words for Olaf Scholz.
Financial package: federal states hope for quick agreement at federal level
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to amend the Basic Law to allow much more debt. A number of state premiers are signaling their support. And are appealing to their colleagues in the federal government.
Interception center for eastern German states delayed further
The joint police interception center of the East German states was supposed to be operational last year. But it is not getting off the ground. There are several reasons for this.
Minister presidents consult in Berlin
The federal states are needed to amend the Basic Law in favor of new debt. Their heads of government are meeting for the first time since the Bundestag elections in the large circle of the Conference of Minister Presidents.
Share of renewables in the east at almost 75 percent
Almost three quarters of electricity consumption in the east comes from renewables. Solar expansion in particular is continuing to increase. This poses challenges for grid operators.
Shared rooms in Leipzig are the most expensive
Leipzig is Saxony's largest student city. If you want to move into a shared room here, you have to pay more than in Dresden or Chemnitz.
Prime ministers call for further reforms
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to invest huge sums in the Bundeswehr and infrastructure. To do so, they also need the approval of the Bundesrat. Two CDU state leaders express their wishes.
Almost a quarter more new soldiers from Saxony
Significantly more new soldiers have joined the Bundeswehr in Bavaria. However, despite an increase in recruitment, the force is shrinking.
Kretschmer: Union and SPD have agreed on policy change
The CDU/CSU and SPD have reached an agreement on the most difficult issues on the way to a new federal government. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer speaks of a change in policy.
Promotion reform: regional leagues turn to Neuendorf
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
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.
European Capital of Culture in the focus of Saxony's ITB presentation
The world's largest tourism trade fair ITB in Berlin is a fixed date for the Saxon industry. The main attractions this time are the European Capital of Culture and several anniversaries.
Union politicians optimistic about exploratory talks with the SPD
Following the scandal between US President Trump and Ukrainian head of state Selensky, the exploratory talks in Berlin are also under increased time pressure. They continue in the afternoon.
Glass splinters possible: mandarins recalled by Aldi
Mandarins are healthy. If you don't buy them fresh, you can also buy them in a jar. Now a product has to be recalled.
Construction industry in the East stabilizes slightly
The construction industry has been on a long downhill slide recently. Now the downturn is at least slowing down. But the situation remains tense - especially in one sector.
86 million overnight stays - tourism in the East recovers
The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.
Kretschmer: Talking to the SPD on an equal footing
The CDU/CSU wants to discuss a future coalition after the Bundestag elections - with the significantly reduced SPD. What are the chances of success?
AfD clearly leads in federal election in the east
The East tends to vote to the right. The AfD will be the second strongest force in the future Bundestag - and probably owes this in particular to its voters in the new federal states.
"We are in play fever": 50 years of Karat
Five gentlemen on stage, mostly dressed in black, look back on half a century. Their musical repertoire is vast. The audience loves the songs from the GDR the most.
Left-wing politician: standstill in rail electrification
Several railroad lines in Saxony are to be electrified. For Left Party politician Caren Lay, progress is too slow. In any case, the Free State is not doing well compared to the rest of Germany.
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.
Karat celebrates its 50th birthday - anniversary tour starts
It all began on February 22, 1975 in a cultural center near Dresden. The band Karat performed there for the first time. Exactly 50 years later, they are celebrating. With a new tour and a fresh album.
Fake videos with ballot papers: Reference to Russian campaign
Videos of alleged manipulation of ballot papers to the detriment of the AfD appeared online. The authorities were quickly able to expose these as forgeries. The trail leads to Russia.
"Over seven bridges" - The rocky road of the rock band Karat
With moustaches and bell bottoms, six young men sit on a meadow. A band from East Berlin launched their career with this autograph card motif in 1975. Their name is Karat.
Willingness to donate declining in the Southeast
There are clear differences in donations across Germany. This applies to the amount of donations as well as the trend from year to year. New figures are now available.
Nils Petersen supports promotion reform for NOFV clubs
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged by promotion from the regional league. A former national team player agrees. The DFB does not see a majority for this nationwide.
Saxony continues to benefit greatly from state financial equalization
Taking instead of giving: The federal financial equalization system is based on the principle of solidarity. Financially strong federal states pay into the pot from which weaker states help themselves. Bavaria is complaining about this.
Silly has to interrupt current tour due to illness
The wave of colds can also be felt in concert halls. It's not just the audience that is thinning out, artists have also caught it.
Eastern savings banks allocate 5.1 billion euros for housing construction
Little was built in 2023 due to inflation and high interest rates. After the slump, things are now slowly picking up again.
DFB: NOFV teams' push for promotion not capable of winning a majority
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink. This would require broad participation. The DFB doubts this.
Karat singer likes to go to punk concerts
His job: rock singer. But in his free time, Claudius Dreilich is also interested in a few other genres of music.
Slow farewell to the "Knödelexpress" on the Eurocity to Prague
The era of nostalgic dining cars between Hamburg and Prague is coming to an end. The tablecloths are going - but the dumplings are staying.
Despite falling behind: RB Leipzig prevents Turbine from winning
Turbine Potsdam take the lead in a match for the first time this season. However, RB Leipzig only needed a few minutes to turn the game around.
Victims of the SED regime receive better help
Many people suffered under the SED regime. Their compensation will be improved in future. After the Bundestag, the Bundesrat has now also cleared the way for this.
Saxony approves Violence Assistance Act in the Bundesrat
From 2032, women will be entitled to protection from violence by law. The federal government wants to support the federal states with billions to achieve this. The Bundesrat agrees, but also voices criticism.
Schleyer son: Only one RAF perpetrator has apologized
Former terrorist Silke Maier-Witt has asked the son of kidnap victim Hanns Martin Schleyer for forgiveness. Jörg Schleyer finds this remarkable.
Poor air quality in Saxony: high levels of particulate matter
Air pollution with particulate matter is increasing in Saxony. For several days now, the limit values have been exceeded at several measuring stations, in some cases significantly. There are many reasons for this.
Three ideas: How the regional league champions are all promoted
The NOFV feels particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional leagues. The clubs don't want to complain, but rather propose solutions.
NOFV regional league clubs present promotion proposals
Teams from the north-east feel particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink and are presenting their own ideas.
Fewer visitors to Saxony's cinemas - higher ticket prices
In purely mathematical terms, every Saxon went to the movies at least once last year. But the number of tickets sold is falling. Children's films are particularly popular nationwide.
Trend unabated - personal contributions for nursing home care on the rise
Residents have to bear some of the costs of nursing home care themselves. In Saxony, the amounts are below the national average, but there was a significant increase.
The Count is back on stage - Unheilig celebrates comeback
The band said goodbye to thousands of fans over nine years ago - now they are returning to the limelight with new music and concert dates.
Silly bassist Reznicek: You're never a finished musician
Hans-Jürgen "Jäcki" Reznicek is considered one of the best bassists in Germany. He not only plucks the bass with Silly, but has also written standard works on the instrument and taught as a lecturer.
Silly continues "Electroacoustic Tour" in Halle
Silly hits in a new guise. This is what the band's current tour promises. Even at the advanced age of the musicians, their sound still sounds fresh.
No winner in the East duel, but RB Leipzig felt like losers
RB Leipzig's reaction to the disappointing last Champions League performance? Not a chance. Union Berlin bring the Saxons to the brink of another defeat.
Kretschmer: Horst Köhler was an outstanding statesman
The death of former Federal President Horst Köhler is causing mourning in Saxony. His commitment to social justice and international cooperation will not be forgotten, said Minister President Kretschmer.
BSW deplores shortage of GPs and calls for remedy
The shortage of GPs is also evident in Saxony. "Health insurance is getting more and more expensive, but basic care is getting worse and worse," complains the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance.
Rose wants to "hold his own" with RB at Union
The teams only managed a goalless draw in the first leg. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Leipzig coach Rose expects to take the next step in Köpenick.
East German clubs demand: Don't always punish pyrotechnics
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Rose straddled by Baumgart? "Baumi is dreaming"
Steffen Baumgart gets the Union fans on his side with a special kind of tackle. The so-called victim of the tackle can no longer remember. But one love has remained.
Rose expects stability: "Our "core issue"
In the first leg, both teams were held to a goalless draw. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Rose expects the next step in Köpenick.
Five facts about the match between Union Berlin and RB Leipzig
Union have picked up one win from four games so far under new coach Steffen Baumgart. The Köpenickers also face a high hurdle in the upcoming match.
Union with Rönnow in goal again against Leipzig
Baumgart wants to "set the whole thing alight" against RB Leipzig. In the midst of the results crisis, there is a lack of fun at work in Köpenick. But two regulars are back.
IG Metall criticizes austerity policy and calls for investments
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
Trade union worries about jobs in the car industry in the East
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
He photographed the "brotherly kiss": Thomas Billhardt is dead
Pictures from the Vietnam War made him famous: Thomas Billhardt was not only known in the GDR. Now he has died.
Internet star Jindaoui: urgently looking for a registrar
Nader Jindaoui actually wants to go to the USA with his family. But now there is apparently a big problem.
Coach Geyer misses solidarity among East German teams
Eduard Geyer would like to see the East German soccer clubs join forces. The coach also hopes that certain behaviors in handball will be transferred to soccer.
German art academies warn of massive savings plans
Berlin is short of money, and the Bayreuth Festival also has to make savings. Several major art academies in Germany, from NRW to Bavaria, are now sounding the alarm about the cultural cuts.
More and more pensioners have to go to the social welfare office
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Minister: Food industry in a robust position
The sector increased its turnover in 2024, but now foot-and-mouth disease is a new problem. Agriculture Minister von Breitenbuch warns of enormous economic damage.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit comes to the Leipzig Book Fair
Norway is the guest country at the Leipzig Book Fair in March. Its crown princess is an avid reader. She will be joined by almost 50 authors, some of them very well-known.
Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
Eastern federal states want to act as one on agricultural policy
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
SPD and Greens want to retain the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Long military convoys on their way to the Czech Republic
Many British military vehicles will be on the road in several federal states over the next few days. The convoys are up to one kilometer long. What drivers should look out for.
Former GDR minister Hans Reichelt dies
In GDR times, Hans Reichelt was responsible for environmental policy for decades. In the process, he made a friend in the West.
Portal: Saxony has become faster with tax assessments
It takes an average of 51 days to process tax assessments in Saxony. There are considerable regional differences.
Constitution protector: AfD has shed its shyness
How to deal with the AfD? Thuringia's President of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution sees the rhetoric at the AfD party conference as disinhibition - and calls for further steps to be taken against the party.
Saxony at Green Week - 39 exhibitors in Berlin
Saxony's culinary treasures are conquering the world: at the world's largest agricultural trade fair, which starts in just under a week in Berlin, regional specialties will meet an international audience.
Saxony presents newly acquired works of art in Berlin
Saxony has been purchasing works by young artists since 1992 to support up-and-coming talent. Purchases made in 2024 can now be seen in an exhibition in Berlin.
Green politician: Scholz is known as an asshole in the SPD
The Green Party member Paula Piechotta causes irritation with a harsh insult to the Chancellor and is criticized by some Social Democrats. An apology follows in the evening.
From Bernstein to Wyludda: the dead of 2024
In 2024, numerous formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states have also left the world.
SC DHfK Leipzig wins confidently in Potsdam
Leipzig's handball players go into the Christmas break with a win. The Saxons are superior in almost every respect against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
Comic "Mosaik" turns 70 - Anniversary activities
It all started east of the Wall in 1955: in reaction to the comics in the West, a magazine was founded in East Berlin that was also a comic - but was not allowed to be called that.
Scholz: VW tariff agreement is good and socially acceptable
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
VW and IG Metall want to inform separately about wage dispute
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now both sides want to inform the press - but not together.
Grid operators cut off electricity less frequently in Saxony
Left-wing politician Lay has asked the federal government how the number of power cuts has developed. In Saxony, grid operators are interrupting the supply less frequently.
Searches at construction company Gröner also in Berlin
On Friday, investigators searched the business premises of the Gröner Group in Leipzig. The search has now continued in Berlin. The suspicion: Procrastination in insolvency.
Money from the federal government for fawn rescue
To prevent fawns from being injured or even killed by combine harvesters, fields are now being scanned with drones before the harvest begins. There is also money from Berlin for this.
GDR rental agreements can be terminated for personal use according to BGB
Terminate the tenancy because the landlord wants to move in himself? Strict rules applied under GDR law. The BGH clarifies: The German Civil Code also applies to old contracts today.
Cottbus ice-cold against Rostock- Dynamo and Aue also win
Energie makes a lot out of very little - unlike Hansa. Dynamo remain unbeaten at home. Sijaric Aue's matchwinner in a wild game.
Economic crisis: Countries call for "powerful change of course"
The minister presidents are calling for quick resolutions to reduce energy prices and flight fees. But will this still work before the general election?
Countries discuss reduction in energy prices and flight fees
How can the sluggish economy get going? The Minister Presidents are also thinking about this. But the ball is probably in someone else's court.
AfD politician Krah is a direct candidate for the Bundestag
The controversial AfD politician Maximilian Krah wants to move from the EU Parliament to the Bundestag. He has now cleared one hurdle: The AfD in Saxony is putting him forward as a direct candidate.