Majority of East Germans against the term "new federal states"
65% of East Germans no longer consider the term "new federal states" to be appropriate. What alternative they prefer and what this has to do with the national holiday.
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EnviaM cuts electricity and gas prices for eastern Germany again
From 2026, many EnviaM customers will pay less for electricity, gas and heating energy. However, the supplier warns of price fluctuations in the future.
Industry and trade in the East much more optimistic
How is the mood in the East German economy developing? New figures on the business climate index provide insights.
Sigh of relief after high-risk game - but also criticism
A soccer matchday like Berlin has never experienced before. Hertha and Union played on the same day. How did it go?
Police: Fans leave Olympic Stadium without rioting
The atmosphere was tense before the game. After Hertha's victory, however, it remained calm according to the police. Most of the fans are on their way home.
Before Hertha against Dresden - police report quiet start
Hertha fans and Dynamo supporters meet in Berlin. The police have so far reported a peaceful course of events before kick-off.
Leitl relies on veterans instead of special address
Hertha rely on team spirit instead of special speeches: Why coach Leitl trusts youngster Eichhorn and the support of experienced colleagues.
Dynamo coach ahead of Berlin game: Backdrop not a burden
Just under 75,000 spectators, possibly a third of them Dynamo fans. Things will get heated. Rioting is expected. Dresden's coach explains how the preparation went.
Leitl ahead of Dresden duel: Play soccer and nothing else
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
Leitl ahead of Dresden duel: Play soccer and nothing else
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
Explosive double matchday in Berlin: DFL explains the schedule
Thousands of Dresden fans in the Olympiastadion and Union playing almost at the same time. The double matchday in Berlin could be a bumpy one. The German Football League explains why it had to plan this way.
Heated Hertha-Dynamo duel: Spranger believes the city is prepared
More than 74,000 fans, rival camps and a double match day: How Berlin is preparing for the high-risk match between Hertha and Dynamo and possible riots.
Death overshadows RB Leipzig's victory in Cottbus
The confident performance of the Bundesliga soccer team quickly fades into the background. A fan dies in Cottbus hospital following a medical emergency.
After a medical emergency: Leipzig fan dies in Cottbus
The Leipzig fans stop their support after the break. They mourn the death of a fan in Cottbus.
Cottbus expert Werner wants to avoid stress in Lusatia
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any big experiments there. Energy coach Wollitz announces a fight.
Cottbus expert Werner wants to avoid stress with RB
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
Energie coach Wollitz warns RB: "It will be a fight"
Cottbus want to upset Leipzig in the cup: Wollitz is counting on home strength, a sold-out stadium and a battle against the favorites.
Leipzig wants to avoid "turbulent game" in Cottbus
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
East German heads of government meet in Brussels
How can eastern Germany gain more weight in Europe? At the next MPK East in Brussels, the federal states want to discuss migration and fair funding, among other things.
Graffiti in front of Hertha building: Dynamo distances itself
The spray-painting before the Hertha BSC v Dynamo Dresden match is causing discussion. Now the Saxons are reacting.
Graffiti at the office: Hertha checks charges
Insulting slogans at the Hertha office: the club is considering legal action. What could be behind the graffiti around the game against Dynamo Dresden.
East German CDU politicians call for a different approach to the AfD
The CDU has repeatedly argued about the "firewall" to the AfD - it flared up again at the beginning of the week. Now CDU politicians from three federal states are following suit.
Construction skeptical about billion-euro special fund
It is a huge sum: 500 billion euros. The main aim is to get the infrastructure up to scratch. Where will the money end up?
Collective agreement for eastern steel - 1.75 percent wage increase from 2026
After lengthy negotiations, employees in the eastern steel industry will receive higher wages and better training allowances from 2026. What else the new collective agreement provides for.
Blood reserves in short supply - DRK calls on first-time donors in particular
Baby boomers are retiring, there is a lack of new blood: why the DRK is particularly hoping for new donors during the vacations.
Raid against young right-wing extremists in Berlin and the surrounding area
The suspects are said to be masked, organized and ready to use violence: The police are taking action against the right-wing extremist group "Deutsche Jugend voran". It is about an attack in Berlin.
License gone: League boss rejects Potsdam's accusations
Following the withdrawal of SC Potsdam from the Volleyball Bundesliga, league boss Oszvald-Renkema rejects criticism of the licensing procedure. What she says about the accusations.
Schwesig to Merz: There is great resentment in the East
One year before the state elections in MV, head of government Schwesig is presented with a survey that she does not like. The AfD is also strong in other eastern states. Chancellor Merz hears this.
IG Metall warns of de-industrialization in the East
IG Metall is calling for more support for the industry ahead of the meeting of Eastern German Minister Presidents. What measures the union is proposing to preserve jobs.
Voigt: Eastern infrastructure key to security
According to Thuringia's head of government, Voigt, eastern Germany's infrastructure plays a key role in security. Why he is insisting on more investment for the region.
East Germans in executive chairs? Proportion rising only slowly
For the federal government, diversity in management positions means that East Germans are also represented according to their share of the population. However, the development is slow.
Pistorius comes to MPK East
The meeting of East German heads of government at Ettersburg Castle near Weimar will also focus on the turning point and defense structures. Prominent visitors have been announced.
Return journey from Cottbus: Aue fans attacked in the parking lot
The return journey for Aue fans ends in shock at a highway parking lot: hooded men attack, fan paraphernalia disappears. The police are looking for witnesses.
Erzgebirge Aue in deeper crisis after 2-1 defeat in Cottbus
In the East derby at Energie Cottbus, Erzgebirge Aue misses great chances and remains in a relegation place. Their record so far this season is disastrous. Will this have consequences for the coach?
Steel industry in a "difficult situation" - wage talks started
The steel industry is not doing well. In the collective bargaining negotiations, IG Metall is therefore focusing on securing jobs. However, there should not be a complete lack of wage increases.
IG Metall urges more speed for e-mobility in the East
How at risk are jobs in eastern Germany due to the slow expansion of electromobility? Trade union and experts call for investment and clear commitments for locations.
Billion-euro deficit: City budgets are "collapsing right now"
The German Association of Cities is calling for social reforms and financial relief. However, association president Jung considers one hotly debated topic to be overemphasized.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East brightens slightly
Every month, the Dresden-based Ifo Institute surveys around 1,700 companies from various sectors about their situation and expectations. The mood improves in August.
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Schwarze Pumpe Industrial Park celebrates its 70th anniversary
The keyword in Lusatia is structural change. An industrial location that is now celebrating an anniversary is also experiencing this.
New rail connections from Berlin and Leipzig to Poland
New direct connections and more night trains: From December, Deutsche Bahn and PKP Intercity will be offering additional journeys between Germany and Poland.
Survey: Sorbs have closer ties to Lusatia
The Sorbian population feels more closely connected to Lusatia than the average, a study shows. Another result: Sorbian language and culture are part of the regional identity.
Strong differences in construction activity in the East
From construction boom to stagnation: the construction industry in the east will present a mixed picture in 2025 - with clear differences between the federal states.
"Unconscious": Festival in Lusatia focuses on the "we"
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
Lausitz Festival starts with "Sonettfabrik" in Domsdorf
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
Hertha shows solidarity with fans against association penalties
Is pyrotechnics soccer culture or just dangerous? Hertha BSC follows a member resolution and advocates an end to association penalties for fan misconduct.
Goodbye big city: Berlin family lives in the Ore Mountains on trial
Christmas markets, ski slopes and nature attract a large number of tourists to the Ore Mountains every year. But living and working here? A family from Berlin puts it to the test.
DFB boss after scandal in the cup: racism has no place
The German Football Association is not only investigating allegations of racism at two cup matches, the president is also speaking out.
Sorbian National Ensemble wants to break new ground
From Queen to Gundermann to a "Müschen impossible": The Sorbian National Ensemble offers audiences more than just classical theater and musical theater.
Defective signal box disrupts rail traffic in southern Brandenburg
Signal boxes are needed to control train traffic. A defect is causing disruption to regional services on a connection from southern Brandenburg to Saxony.
Reiche on gas-fired power plants: concerns in the East unfounded
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. But is southern Germany being systematically favored with a bonus? The Minister for Economic Affairs reassures us on a trip through the eastern German coal region.
Is Lusatia missing out? Explosive ministerial visit to Leag
The energy supplier Leag wants to replace lignite with gas-fired power plants. But after statements by the Federal Minister of Economics about a "southern bonus", things are boiling in Lusatia. How will Reiche be received?
Panter: Do not disadvantage the East with new gas-fired power plants
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. They are to step in when the sun and wind do not provide enough electricity. But how much will eastern German coal regions benefit from the investments?
Energie Cottbus: Staying in the league with loan player Duah
Two days before the start of the season, Energie sign a defender from Dresden. The Lusatians are expecting a complicated season.
East German economy more optimistic about the future
The mood in the East German economy is improving, with industry and construction in particular looking to the future with confidence. However, not all sectors share this optimism.
Aue wins dress rehearsal against Cottbus
One week before the start of the new season, Erzgebirge Aue proved to be very effective. They scored an early and a late goal against league rivals Cottbus.
University of Hamburg examines references to Brosius-Gersdorf's doctoral thesis
Initially, the University of Hamburg had no sufficient evidence of possible scientific errors by the judge candidate Brosius-Gersdorf. Now that has changed.
Yazidi family deported - urgent application ran in parallel
As the deportation flight of a Yazidi family to Iraq is being prepared, an urgent appeal against the threat of deportation arrives. It is successful, but the family was required to leave the country.
Insolvency administrator: Potential investors for Meyer Burger
Short-time working, standstill, filing for insolvency: how good are the chances of rescue for solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger? The insolvency administrator speaks of a good response in the search for investors.
Bleak prospects for the solar industry
Millions of solar installations, but hardly any German technology left: more and more insolvency applications are weighing on the long-troubled industry. According to experts, the solar boom is also slowing down in Germany.
Truck route through protected area? Environmentalists sue
Environmentalists and local residents are fighting against a planned road construction through a protected area. They believe that endangered species and biotopes in the Spree valley are at risk.
Mayor warns of increasing influence of neo-Nazis
Nazi slogans on the walls, teachers and pupils in fear: in the small Lusatian town of Spremberg, the mayor is now publicly sounding the alarm about the appearance of the far-right scene.
How closely the young right-wingers aligned themselves with the Nazis
A group of adolescents and young adults are said to have planned attacks and used language and structures closely related to National Socialism. What a BGH ruling now reveals.
East German farmers' associations criticize EU plans
The EU Commission's plans for long-term financial planning include changes to agriculture. Farmers could receive around 20 percent less EU funding.
Poland denies 24 people entry from Germany
Germany and Poland are once again carrying out border controls, affecting tens of thousands of travelers. Warsaw's assessment after one week: two dozen people were not allowed to enter the country.
Giffey: Structural development is a task for Germany as a whole
There are still structural disadvantages in some regions of eastern Germany. Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs would rather focus on successes.
Rock band Pankow gives last concert in Dresden
"The Last Waltz" for Pankow: after 44 years, the rock band is finally calling it quits. In the 1980s, it was one of the most influential bands in the East German rock scene.
GDR special pensions: Eastern states for full payment from the federal government
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is divided between the federal government and the eastern states, with the federal government now paying more. This is not enough for the eastern states.
Struppi from GDR children's television now in XXL format
Flax and Krümel, Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie. Struppi the puppy was also one of the stars of GDR children's television. Alongside his master Taddeus Punkt, he delighted the hearts of young viewers.
Wegner expects the Olympics in Berlin more likely in the 2040s
Berlin's mayor Wegner wants to bring the Olympic Games to the capital. He doesn't care exactly when - the main thing is that the bid works.
Poland envoy: Supporting the protection of the EU's external borders
Poland has been carrying out checks at the border with Germany since Monday - there are already checks on the German side. The German government's commissioner for Poland wants practicable solutions and more openness.
Woidke in favor of joint controls by Germany and Poland
From Monday, Poland wants to introduce its own controls at the border with Germany - they already exist on the German side. Brandenburg's head of government Woidke is in favor of more cooperation between the two countries.
Border controls: Federal government wants to limit traffic obstructions
Traffic jams are imminent with the start of the Polish border controls. There are already traffic jams on the Polish side due to the controls in Germany. The federal government is responding to a request from Brandenburg.
3rd division: East clubs get off to a flying start
It gets off to an exciting start. The season kicks off with exciting matches for the trio of East German 3rd division teams. Aue and Rostock play each other. Cottbus will be visited by a rival from the previous season.
Thuringia demands relief from the federal government for GDR special pensions
After reunification, the East German federal states took over a larger share of the payments for GDR special pensions. Now the federal government should increase its share, demands Thuringia's state government.
Sentiment in the East German economy falls slightly
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden surveys around 1,700 eastern German companies about their business situation and expectations for the coming months. The sentiment barometer fell slightly in June.
Energie Cottbus receives funding for stadium renovation
The Cottbus Arena urgently needs to be renovated. The double budget of the state of Brandenburg has earmarked 2 million euros for this.
Greenpeace demands creditor protection for Leag restructuring
The environmental organization warns: The Leag split-up threatens to cost Saxony and Brandenburg billions. It is now calling for the two state governments to intervene.
Association calls for the five percent hurdle to be lowered
The "Mehr Demokratie" association sees the problem, particularly in eastern Germany, that the five-percent hurdle makes it more difficult to form a government. The association is therefore calling for a change.
Ifo Dresden: East German economy gradually recovering
The valley of tears has been passed. Researchers at the Ifo Institute in Dresden are cautiously optimistic about economic development in the East.
Aue, Cottbus and Rostock get license for 3rd division
The DFB has granted all 20 third division clubs a license for the coming season. The eastern trio also passed the performance audit.
Kretschmer and Woidke ask Merz to support the Sorbs
The Sorbs/Wends have been living in Lusatia for around 1,500 years. The descendants of Slavic tribes cultivate customs and traditions. Brandenburg and Saxony are pressing for further support.
Energie Cottbus brings Ted Tattermusch from Jena
Energie Cottbus are hoping that a tall striker will give them more options in attack. The third division club has found what it is looking for in Jena and has brought in a young player with plenty of experience.
Dobrindt seeks solidarity on migration issues in Poland
The new German migration policy has also been met with criticism in Poland. At a meeting in Warsaw, the interior ministers of both countries struck a conciliatory tone.
Woidke: Federal government should pay GDR special pensions
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is shared between the federal government and the eastern states. Brandenburg's head of government hopes for changes.
Former construction minister Geywitz leaves SPD leadership
Together with Olaf Scholz, she stood as a duo for the SPD federal chairmanship and became vice federal chairwoman: Klara Geywitz. She wants to give up this office. The Eastern SPD supports a Social Democrat from Saxony.
Lusatia celebrates international folklore festival
For the 15th time, the Domowina - the Lusatian Sorbs' association - is inviting people to the folklore festival. Visitors can expect performances from dance and music groups - and not just from ensembles from Germany.
Ifo: Sentiment in eastern German companies on the rise again
East German companies are more optimistic again. The Ifo Institute has recorded a surprisingly strong increase in the business climate - and blames a key factor for this.
Berlin starts the Olympic race: "Not a one-man show"
Berlin wants to bring the Olympics to Germany with four partner countries. There are considerations as to where which competitions could take place. An alliance is planning a referendum against the bid.
Research on insect species at the former inner-German border
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
Lausitz Festival: Citizens' choir on stage in Forst
Shakespeare, Brecht and the Roman general Coriolanus - they all play a role in a production for the Lausitz Festival. The director is a well-known Berlin theater and radio personality.
Construction activity picks up in the East
After a long period of gloom in the East German construction industry, the mood is slowly brightening. Has the bottom fallen out?
Berlin takes the Olympic plunge with four partners
The Olympic dream keeps wafting through Germany. Now Berlin is getting serious with four partners. But there is still a long way to go.
Berlin bids for the Olympics with four other countries
The DOSB wants the Olympic Games to return to Germany. The capital and its four partners announce their bid.
Sociologist Quent: There is a militant mass movement
A group of young people are suspected of being a right-wing extremist terrorist cell. The youngest suspect is 14 years old. Why are young people so radical?
Free voters call for a political style with less exclusion
Firewalls are not helpful for constructive debate and discourse, according to the Free Voters in eastern Germany. This primarily refers to the demarcation from the AfD.
Economics Minister: relief package by mid-July
The new Minister Katherina Reiche has barely taken office and announces the first measures for growth. She sees a lot of positive things in eastern Germany.
Minister Reiche in Bad Saarow at the Economic Forum
For ten years, the East German Economic Forum has established itself as a fixed meeting for East German business leaders. This year, several federal ministries have announced their attendance.
Ifo study: East catches up - but remains structurally behind
East Germany has caught up economically in many areas. But the differences to the West remain visible.