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.
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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.
Kraushaar: Many will have to share special assets
Today, the Federal Council is deciding on the multi-billion euro financial package. Saxony's Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar is expecting tough negotiations on the distribution of funds.
Financial package: Greens call for borrowing in Saxony
The new federal financial package will give Saxony more scope for investment - provided the Bundesrat agrees. The Greens are calling for the new opportunities to be used.
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.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
Protest - cyclists plan "zero laps" around the State Chancellery
The ADFC fears that there could be cuts in the construction of cycle paths and safety measures for cyclists in Saxony. A protest action is planned for Wednesday.
Cabinet goes on budget retreat again
There is currently a billion euro gap in Saxony's 2025/2026 double budget. The minority government made up of the CDU and SPD wants to plug it with money from various sources. There is a great need for discussion.
Kretschmer swears Saxony in for difficult times
Saxony was previously regarded as a model state for fiscal policy - with solid budget management and little debt. However, the reserves have now largely been used up. Now it's time to get down to business.
Municipalities: Budget deficit exceeds one billion for the first time
The budgets of Saxony's local authorities are more than a billion in the red. The Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities speaks of a state of emergency.
Finance Minister draws positive conclusions from his time in office
Saxony's former Finance Minister Hartmut Vorjohann has always opposed calls for a softening of the debt brake. Now he is stepping down. How does he look back on his time in office?
Cabinet confirms provisional budget management
In a difficult financial situation, the Free State of Bavaria is entering the new year without a new double budget due to the ongoing formation of a government in the wake of the state elections. However, it is still possible to pay for things that cannot be postponed.
Leipzig plans budget volume of 2.8 billion euros for the next two years
Spending on social services, personnel and the heating transition: Saxony's largest city, Leipzig, is planning to spend almost three billion euros in the upcoming double budget.
City of Chemnitz budget in crisis
In Chemnitz, the city's expenditure considerably exceeds its income. The city administration wants to put all expenditure to the test.
Saxon transport companies receive millions in funding for climate-friendly buses
Saxony's Ministry of Transport is providing millions in funding for local public transport. The subsidies are intended to help achieve the climate protection targets in the state and make public transport more attractive.
Budget situation in Dresden remains "extremely tense"
Inflation, social security contributions and high personnel costs are causing problems for Saxony's state capital: For the first time in years, it is facing a deficit at the end of the year.
Institute: Saxony's cities must significantly increase housing construction
Despite a growing need for housing, building permits are falling drastically in some Saxon cities. Without more new construction, Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz are threatened with considerable housing market bottlenecks.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
In an open letter, Saxon cities are pressing for more support from the Free State for local transport. Without additional funding, there is a threat of service cuts.
Leipzig considers validation of reporting data based on the Halle model
Almost 13,500 fewer people are expected to have lived in Leipzig in 2022 than previously assumed - according to the results of the census. Many cities in Saxony are in a similar situation.
Budget freeze to have little impact
The budget freeze imposed by the Saxon Ministry of Finance should have as little impact as possible on science and research. The consequences cannot yet be quantified in concrete terms, said ministry spokesperson Falk Lange on Monday when asked. "However, there are also large areas that are not affe ..
Ministries forced to make savings after budget freeze
So far, only one thing is certain: the red pencil will have to be applied more often in Saxon ministries in the coming months. The specific list of cuts has not yet been determined.
Saxon State Court of Audit presents annual report
State Court of Audit presents report on budget & school construction in Saxony
Saxon State Court of Audit publishes annual report
The Saxon State Court of Audit presents the first volume of its annual report, focusing on the budget situation, school building construction and other audit objects.
Tax estimate: Less revenue than expected for Saxony
The tax estimate provides an indication of how revenue will develop. According to the Saxon finance minister, significantly less money is coming into the state coffers than expected.
Kretschmer: Solution in sight for burdened districts
Enormous cost increases and an increasing number of tasks are putting a strain on municipal budgets in Saxony. After two aid packages in the past, the Free State is once again called upon to take action.
CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament sees no scope for additional staff in the state administration
CDU parliamentary group sees fourth-highest staffing ratio in Germany and plans to reduce staff.
Debt of the Saxon municipalities increased
Saxon municipalities have a low level of debt per capita compared to the rest of Germany. However, the level of debt has recently risen significantly. This was announced by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden on Friday, citing a model calculation on debt in the so-called non-public sector.Th ..
Thuringia will inherit over 4 million euros from people without relatives in 2023
Last year, Thuringia inherited almost 4.1 million euros from people without relatives or who had left an inheritance. The number of cases reached an all-time high.
Brandenburg state parliament defends planned increase in supplementary budget
The red-black-green coalition in Brandenburg defends the planned increase of more than 220 million euros in the supplementary budget. Finance Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) emphasizes the financial viability despite criticism from the opposition.
Special fund worth billions for Berlin's climate protection on the brink
A planned special fund worth billions for more climate protection in Berlin is on the brink after an external expert report called the project into question. New ways of financing need to be found.
Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Farmers demonstrate in Magdeburg
Under the slogan "Too much is too much", hundreds of farmers and foresters from several federal states protested against the federal government's budget policy in Magdeburg on Sunday afternoon. Many demonstrators drove to Magdeburg Cathedral Square on tractors, honking their horns loudly. Signs and ..
Farmers demonstrate in Magdeburg
Under the slogan "Too much is too much", hundreds of farmers and foresters from several federal states protested against the federal government's budget policy in Magdeburg on Sunday afternoon. Many demonstrators drove to Magdeburg Cathedral Square on tractors, honking their horns loudly. Signs and ..
Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding for the "Day of the Saxons" 2025
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.
Thousands of farmers with tractors at rally in Dresden
Numerous farmers and supporters demonstrated against the federal government's austerity plans in Dresden on Wednesday. According to the Land schafft Verbindung association, around 4,000 tractors from surrounding cities drove to the Saxon state capital, and there were thousands of participants. The p ..
Farmers continue protests in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony are continuing their protests with rallies in Dresden and Plauen. Considerable traffic obstructions are expected.
Large farmers' demonstration in Dresden leads to traffic restrictions
Due to a large farmers' demonstration in Dresden, the police are expecting considerable traffic restrictions on Wednesday.
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests continue
Farmers' protests against the federal government's austerity plans continue to restrict traffic in Saxony. The police in Chemnitz announced on Tuesday morning that traffic disruptions could not be ruled out on the second day of the protests. The police will also secure the gatherings on this day and ..
Saxony's farmers stop protest action early
Saxon farmers want to end their protest against the federal government's austerity plans early on Monday. "The understanding for our protests today was overwhelming," announced the state farmers' association and the Land schafft Verbindung association.In order not to further restrict evening traffic ..
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Partial blockade on the German-Czech border
Farmers have disrupted traffic at the German-Czech border in the Erzgebirge district with partial blockades as part of the nationwide farmers' protest. "Some vehicles are being allowed through," a police spokeswoman said on Monday. However, there are currently no traffic jams. The police are on site ..
Protests: Many junctions around Leipzig affected
Farmers' protests have affected numerous highway junctions in the greater Leipzig area. On Monday morning, the police reported disruptions in Wiedemar, Leipzig-Nord, Naunhof, Grimma and Mutzschen. There were also disruptions in the areas of Torgau, Bad Lausick, Delitzsch, Krostitz, Eilenburg and Bad ..
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests in the Chemnitz district
Due to the farmers' protests, there are traffic obstructions in the Chemnitz district, the district of Central Saxony and the Erzgebirgskreis.
Demonstrations expected at A4 junctions - citizens' hotline active
In protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, demonstrations are expected today at all junctions of the Autobahn 4 between Hermsdorf and the border crossing to Poland. In addition, a rally is planned at the "An der Neiße" rest area as well as several events and parades in the surrou ..
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.
Ban on spontaneous assemblies alongside farmers' protests
The Erzgebirgskreis district has banned spontaneous gatherings aimed at blocking roads in the wake of the farmers' protests announced for next Monday. Numerous calls for such blockades have been circulating on social networks, the district announced on Friday. "This request endangers public safety a ..
Farmers: Distancing themselves from demos in the wake of their protest
Saxon farmers are distancing themselves from demonstrations and actions planned by political actors in the wake of the farmers' protests in the coming week. There are attempts at fraternization that are not in the interests of the farmers, said Diana Henke, spokeswoman for the state farmers' associa ..
Farmers block highway access roads in Saxony in protest against planned cuts to agro subsidies
In protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers in Saxony want to block 95 percent of all highway access roads.
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
Farmers block slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz
Farmers blocked two slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz on Tuesday morning.
Lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects in Saxony
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig welcomes the lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects. The Saxon economy would like to invest, but there are more applications than available money.
Despite cutbacks: Manufacturer takes a positive view of the solar industry
Despite the planned cuts to solar subsidies in the German government's budget, solar company Meyer-Burger views the agreement positively. "We welcome the fact that the guidelines for the 2024 budget have now been established," Managing Director Gunter Erfurt told the German Press Agency. They are th ..
Minister of Agriculture criticizes cancellation of benefits for farmers
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.
Kretschmer: "Traffic light" agreement lacks a positive spin
The head of the Saxon government, Michael Kretschmer (CDU), believes that the agreement reached by the "traffic light" coalition on the 2024 federal budget is inadequate. "You get the budget together, but everything becomes more expensive. This does not create a positive spin, nothing that leads to ..
Günther: Clarity after agreement on budget
Following the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on the budget, Saxony's deputy head of government Wolfram Günther (Greens) is now demanding clarity on the impact on the state. "Now there must be clear statements on what the budget agreement means for specific projects, i.e. for the TS ..
Traffic light maintains billions in subsidies for chip factories in eastern Germany
The Ampel government will continue to provide billions in subsidies for Intel and TSMC chip factories in eastern Germany.
Federal budget freeze has consequences for Saxony
The planned funding for the commercial sector in Saxony was halted due to the federal budget freeze.
East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German Left Party parliamentary group leaders warn of social cuts and investment cuts due to the budget crisis.
East German left-wing parties warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party have warned the federal government against cuts to social benefits and investments. There is a threat of social austerity.
Saxony's Minister President demands leadership from Chancellor Scholz ahead of government statement on the budget crisis
Ahead of the government statement on the budget crisis, Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for leadership from Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD).
CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony open to reform of the debt brake
The CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Reiner Haseloff and Michael Kretschmer, are open to a reform of the debt brake.
Funding for structural development in Lusatia secured despite budget crisis
The financial resources for structural development in Lusatia are secured, despite the federal budget crisis. Funding remains unaffected and is legally secured by the Coal Phase-out Act.
Federal budget crisis jeopardizes planned projects in Dresden
The closure of the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) due to the federal budget crisis could have an impact on planned projects in Dresden.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
Budget in Leipzig at limits: Financing the energy and transport turnaround a challenge
The additional costs for the energy and transport turnaround are pushing the budget in Leipzig and other municipalities to its limits. The mayor is calling for financial support from the federal and state governments.
Saxony must plug budget holes this year
Saxony's Finance Minister Hartmut Vorjohann (CDU) wants to use the billion-euro surplus from the two previous years to plug budget holes this year. It is about 1.1 billion euros, which remained in the reserve after the double budget 2021/22, confirmed a spokesman for the Ministry of Finance in Dresd ..
Talks on "Germany Pact" without preconditions
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer wants to talk without preconditions about the "Germany Pact" proposed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to modernize the country. Out of civic responsibility, one should say yes to such talks and also not set any preconditions, the CDU politician said Wednesd ..
Kretschmer wants to accept and examine "Germany Pact
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer wants to accept the "Germany Pact" announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) on Wednesday and "test it for seriousness." "So far, the traffic light wanted to push through its agenda from Berlin without regard to the situation on the ground," the CDU politic ..