Leipzig City Council halts increase in daycare fees for parents
Leipzig City Council has rejected the proposal to increase daycare fees. Families can breathe a sigh of relief, but the city now faces financial challenges.
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Compulsory military service in Germany? Why Marie-Sophie Jacobs decided to do voluntary military service
Compulsory military service debate in Germany: Marie-Sophie Jacobs reports on her experiences in the Bundeswehr, the challenges of being a woman in military service and her view of the current debate on the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Debate on rising expenditure for asylum seeker benefits in Saxony
Migration remains an ongoing topic in Saxon politics and plays an important role in the election campaign. However, views on the right way to deal with it differ widely in some cases.
Historian emphasizes positive aspects of the East-West debate
Three new state parliaments will be elected in East Germany in a few weeks' time. The authors' association Pen Berlin takes this as an opportunity to discuss the mood in the country.
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity with politicians under attack
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity in the face of frequent attacks on politicians. Attacks are an expression of the brutalization of political debate.
Saxon state parliament discusses legalization of cannabis again
The Saxon state parliament is once again debating the legalization of cannabis, a controversial topic within the coalition. Other topics include democracy, freedom and legislative projects.