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The election results of the AfD and BSW in Saxony and Thuringia have economists worried. The vast majority expect negative economic consequences for the states.
Holger Zastrow was long regarded as a veteran of the Saxony FDP. In 1999, he led the Liberals out of a serious crisis. At the beginning of this year, he left the party - out of frustration with the course of the traffic light.
The right-wing AfD achieved great success in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. In Germany's neighboring country, the Czech Republic, the development is viewed with concern.
Almost everyone has lost approval and yet they are still satisfied. How can that be?
Polls are always only snapshots and not election forecasts. But this time, it is particularly difficult for pollsters to make assessments ahead of the state elections in the east.
According to the latest Insa poll, the AfD is leading in the Sunday poll for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. Other parties must fear for their entry into the state parliaments.
Large demonstration in Leipzig on August 25: "Hand in Hand" for democracy and against right-wing extremism, shortly before the state elections in Saxony.
With the three state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg, Minister President Woidke sees stability in danger. From the SPD politician's point of view, everything is at stake.
Damaged election posters, party buildings as targets and violent crimes: the elections in Saxony are overshadowed by numerous criminal offenses this year. Now there are calls for faster prosecutions.
The election campaign in Saxony and Thuringia is entering its hot phase. Fittingly, Saxony's Minister President is harshly criticizing his political opponent.
A possible coalition between the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and the CDU or other parties at state level is made dependent on the stance on the war in Ukraine.
With the support of Friedrich Merz, the CDU state associations in Saxony and Thuringia are launching a joint campaign for the state elections in September.
For the state election in Saxony on September 1, 23 parties have submitted state lists. This was announced by the state electoral officer on Friday after the registration deadline. In addition to the political forces represented in the state parliament, the parties wishing to stand for election incl ..
The Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district administration office has declared the local election in Reichstädt - a district of Dippoldiswalde - invalid. During the election on June 9, the local electoral board did not have any ballot papers for the local council election for around three hours. D ..
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has quickly and easily cleared another hurdle for participation in the state elections in Saxony on September 1. BSW leader Sabine Zimmermann explained in Dresden on Wednesday that not only had the required 1000 signatures of supporters been handed over to the st ..
The Saxon FDP is in danger of failing to reach the five-percent hurdle for the third time in the state elections and is mobilizing voters to maintain a strong center in Saxony.
In the European election campaign, the AfD enfant terrible Krah had to hold back in the end. However, the MEP wants to get back into full swing in the upcoming state election campaign.
The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance is counting on 2.75 million euros from partial state funding for successful results in the European elections. Planning budgets for the state elections in the east.
The Saxon election committee decides on nominations for the state parliament elections and admits numerous parties and associations.
Comprehensive healthcare, free lunches at daycare centers and schools, fair wages and affordable rents - these are the issues with which the Left Party wants to win over voters.
In Saxony, there are signs of a neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD in the state elections in September, with BSW as a possible third-strongest force.
About two and a half months before the state election in Saxony, a recent Insa survey shows a neck-and-neck race between the AfD and CDU. According to the survey published on Wednesday, the AfD is the strongest force, just ahead of the CDU. The Saxon AfD is classified as right-wing extremist by the ..
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) considers the failure of the talks on municipal finances to date to be fatal and warns of serious consequences.
Team Zastrow - the party of former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow - is running several direct candidates in the state elections on September 1 following its surprising success in the Dresden city council elections a week ago. Zastrow said that "other structures and financial resources" were needed ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for cross-party solutions to key issues. "It is time to act. Germany must now find solutions to a few key issues that are really shaking up this country - major cross-party solutions," he said on Saturday at a party conference of the Sa ..
In the European and local elections, the AfD clearly beat the CDU in Saxony. Since then, people have been looking for explanations as to why the AfD has met with such a positive response in eastern Germany in particular.
The Saxon CDU will adopt its government program for the state elections on 1 September in Löbau on Saturday (10:00 a.m.). It is entitled "Because it's about Saxony" and sets out the CDU's positions on 74 pages. The focus is on topics such as education and training, internal security and strengthenin ..
A new state parliament will be elected in Saxony on September 1. Saxony's Minister President hopes that federal politics will not be a decisive factor.
District Administrator of Central Saxony criticizes traffic lights in Berlin and calls for a change of course in the Free State after European and local elections.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer demands a solution to the refugee issue from the federal government and speaks out in favor of a 'breathing upper limit' for migration. He draws a positive balance of his government's work and warns against hate crime and extremism.
State Chief Electoral Officer Martin Richter thanks the many helpers at the European and local elections in Saxony, emphasizes the importance of participation for democracy and highlights the high voter turnout in Saxony.
Some poll workers had to stay up until 4 o'clock in the morning and were still counting during the day on Monday. That is why they deserve special thanks.
Leipzig sociologist Johannes Kiess urges the losers of the European and local elections in Saxony to react quickly and take constructive action. He emphasizes the importance of the democratic behaviour of the parties and warns against turning away from democracy.
The State Center for Political Education is organizing 60 election forums for citizens for the state elections on 1 September in Saxony.
The result of the local elections makes politics in the Free State more difficult due to the fragmentation of district and municipal councils.
In the European elections, there are indications that the AfD could receive the most votes in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin. In interim results, it is ahead of the CDU.
The AfD has won a majority in the district council elections in all ten Saxon districts. After counting all votes, it achieved between 27.2 percent in the district of Leipzig and 36.1 percent in the district of Görlitz, according to the overview of the state election director. The AfD also scored we ..
The party of former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow is striving to establish itself as a political player throughout Saxony.
Astrid Lorenz analyzes high AfD approval ratings in eastern Germany and explains the background
Looking ahead instead of licking wounds: Leipzig sociologist and political scientist Johannes Kiess has advised the losers of the European and local elections in Saxony to get back on track quickly. The election results cannot be transferred one-to-one to the state elections on September 1st, he tol ..
Dresden political scientist Hans Vorländer predicts that it will be difficult to form a government following the recent election results in Saxony.
The CDU in Saxony continues to strictly reject cooperation with the AfD following their clear victory in the European elections on Sunday. "We have clear substantive reasons why there can be no cooperation with this party," said General Secretary Alexander Dierks in Dresden on Monday. Everyone had b ..
After winning the European elections in Saxony, AfD state leader Jörg Urban has called on the other parties to rethink the wall against his party. "The party that has the most voter support cannot be ignored in the long term," said Urban on Monday in Dresden. Following this result, he is now hoping ..
The AfD is ahead in the local elections after the majority of votes have been counted in nine out of ten Saxon districts. Preliminary final results were only available by midday on Monday from the districts of Central Saxony, Meißen, North Saxony and the Erzgebirge and Vogtland districts. In each of ..
The AfD has become the strongest party in the European elections in eastern Germany. Saxony's Minister President is calling for better solutions to problems ahead of the state elections in the east - including from his own party.
The AfD clearly won the European elections in Saxony, while the CDU was defeated. The Greens and the Left Party finished at the bottom of the table.
The counting of votes for the European elections in Saxony continued well into the night on Monday. Even at 1.00 a.m., no final result was available. According to the overview of the state election supervisor, all votes had been counted in 410 out of 418 municipalities by then. Final figures were al ..
AfD wins with 37.9% of the vote in Saxony. CDU and BSW in second place. Greens disappoint with 2.7%.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) sees its course confirmed by its performance in the European elections. The Saxon BSW leader Sabine Zimmermann told the German Press Agency in Dresden on Sunday that it was unique for a party to achieve a nationwide average of over five percent from a standing st ..
Saxony has voted. Initial figures indicate a lead for the AfD in the European elections. For the Social Democrats and Greens, who are in government with the CDU in Saxony, things are looking rather grim.
The Saxon SPD has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the European elections in Germany. "I cannot be satisfied with the result for my SPD, even though we are once again the strongest party in the progressive camp (...)", said Matthias Ecke, the leading candidate in Saxony, on Sunday af ..
The SPD in Saxony has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the European elections in Germany. "I cannot be satisfied with the result for my SPD, even though we are once again the strongest party in the progressive camp (...)", said Matthias Ecke, the leading candidate in Saxony, on Sunda ..
Following its gains in the European elections, the AfD sees a tailwind for the upcoming state elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg.
Saxony's AfD state leader Jörg Urban has expressed his satisfaction with his party's performance in the European elections. "We have become the second strongest party in Germany," he said on Sunday evening. He is extremely pleased about this. "It is also good that the eco-socialists of the Greens ha ..
The polling stations for the European and local elections in Saxony closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. The count for the elections to the European Parliament and local councils will now begin. The order of counting has been determined. The votes for the European elections will be determined first, ..
In Saxony, voter turnout in the European elections is expected to be similar to five years ago, with 20.9% of eligible voters having already cast their vote.
An experience at a polling station in Saxony shows how quickly outrage can arise. A couple complains about the placement of the AfD on the ballot paper. Why information rather than outrage is the better way forward.A remarkable scene occurred at a polling station for today's local and European elect ..
The polling stations for the European and local elections in Saxony are open. Around 3.3 million people are called to vote.
Around 3.3 million Saxons are being called to vote in the European Parliament and local elections on Sunday (from 8.00 am). From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., they can cast their vote for one of the 34 parties and lists vying for a place in the European Parliament at almost 3,600 polling stations. In addition, ..
Several people obstruct the removal of illegal election posters in Dresden, legal action threatened.
Due to the election count, some public institutions in some Saxon cities will remain closed on Monday. Citizens must be prepared for restrictions and longer waiting times.
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
Citizens have to prepare for closed daycare centers, town halls and libraries in some Saxon cities.
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
A Sunday like this is over in a flash. Even for Klaus, who has to wait another five years to be a good democrat because of all the distractions ;-)
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in Saxony has warned of a shift to the right in the European and local elections this Sunday. "There is a lot at stake in the elections. Every vote counts in order to strengthen the democratic forces in Europe and in the municipalities," explained Markus Sc ..
The Expert Council warns: Current climate protection measures are not sufficient for 2030. Parties such as the CDU/CSU are endangering the environment and prosperity. Immediate action is needed!
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
AfD receives the most votes in simulated European and local elections for young people in Saxony. Results also show nationwide comparisons.
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
Kathrin Michel bemoans increasing aggression in the election campaign and calls for moderation in dealing with political opponents.
The SPD's lead candidate for the European elections, Katarina Barley, calls for a courageous civil society and emphasizes the importance of democracy and peace at a major rally in Leipzig. Chancellor Scholz warned against an escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
Katarina Barley calls for a vigilant civil society to protect democracy and peace at a major rally in Leipzig. Chancellor Scholz warns against escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
1500 people demonstrated in Dresden with FFF for climate protection, emphasizing the importance of the 2024 European elections and the possibility of voting from the age of 16.
The AfD is canceling its planned election campaign finale in Dresden due to severe weather warnings. An alternative event is planned during the state election campaign.
Saxony's state returning officer Martin Richter emphasizes the importance of the European elections and calls on citizens to vote.
In an exclusive interview, Oliver Schenk, lead candidate of the CDU Saxony for the European elections, explains his strategies and personal views.
Maximilian Krah, AfD European candidate, appears in the election campaign despite a ban on appearances by the party leadership. Pictures in a blue AfD jacket in front of a shopping center in Dresden.
Find out which German parties such as the CDU, SPD, Greens and others are standing in the 2024 European elections and what impact your vote will have.
The city of Dresden is recalling 320 European election ballot papers that were inadvertently intended for North Rhine-Westphalia.
At the beginning of the month, Matthias Ecke was beaten up while putting up election posters in Dresden. How does he view the attack?
Inflation, a shortage of skilled workers and high interest rates are also weighing on Saxony's skilled trades sector. So far, the sector has proven to be robust despite the problems - this now seems to be changing.
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. Fake CDU election posters were also put into circulation.
A Green Party politician is harassed, insulted and spat at while putting up election posters. The suspects were caught the same evening and the case is now to be brought to court quickly.
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged at the weekend in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. In addition, fake CDU election posters with false slogans were put into circulation in the Free State, the police announced on Monday. According to the report, unknown persons caused dam ..
European elections in Leipzig: von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of fundamental values and the fight against extremists
The environmental association BUND has warned of serious consequences for climate and nature conservation due to the rise of populist parties. Europe is at a crossroads with the elections on June 9. "Democracy, the existence of the EU and the possibility of effective environmental protection would b ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer is urgently warning his party against entering into further coalitions with the Greens, both at state and federal level.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer warns the CDU against further coalitions with the Greens at state and federal level.
AfD party leader Tino Chrupalla sharply criticizes the parties of Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni after their expulsion from the ID group in the European Parliament.
All AfD MEPs were expelled from the right-wing ID group in the European Parliament following a motion by group leader Marco Zanni.
Ballot paper templates for blind and visually impaired people will once again be issued for the European elections in Saxony. This will ensure that visually impaired voters will also be able to vote independently in the European elections on June 9, announced state election director Martin Richter o ..
For SPD leader Klingbeil, it is clear that Chancellor Scholz will be the candidate for chancellor again despite weak poll ratings. Not everyone at grassroots level sees it that way.
The BSW founded its Saxon state association in February. The party wants to bring a "breath of fresh air" to the state parliament - for example with a committee of inquiry into coronavirus policy.
On May 14, 2024, Germany covered almost all of its electricity consumption with renewable energies - a significant milestone for the energy transition.
The Saxon state association of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is to line up for the state elections on Saturday. At two formal party conferences on the same day in Dresden, the election program for the state election will first be adopted (from 10.00 a.m.) and then the candidates for the state ..
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In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..