Historic low: Building permits in Saxony down significantly
The construction industry in Saxony recorded a significant drop in turnover in the first half of the year. Much less was built.
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Number of over-indebted consumers in Saxony declining
Contrary to predictions, the number of over-indebted people in Germany is falling. The experts at Creditreform see a serious reason for this.
Saxony's finance minister fears cut in EU funding
The EU is planning a reform in the allocation of funding. The money is only to go to the federal states and no longer to individual regions. In Saxony, people are worried about funding.
Rents are also rising in the suburbs of Dresden and Leipzig
Sharp rent increases in Saxony are no longer limited to the metropolitan areas of Dresden and Leipzig. According to the Left Party, consideration must also be given to building social housing in the surrounding areas.
Inheritance and gift taxes in Saxony rise to 81.1 million euros
Taxes must be paid on inheritances and gifts that exceed the tax-free amount. Last year, 12 million euros more was due than in 2022.
Traffic trial ends up in the taxpayers' association's black book
The city of Dresden experienced its blue miracle with a traffic experiment. An experiment that cost a lot of money failed on the bridge of the same name. A case for the taxpayers' association's black book
East German politicians furious over failed migration talks
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
Career start in the Saxon tax administration
Saxony's tax offices also constantly need skilled workers. The next generation of tax administrators is trained in their own state.
Habeck expects lower electricity prices in the east
In order to transmit electricity from wind and solar power, the electricity grids need to be renewed and expanded. Up to now, it has mainly been the local people who have paid for this. But that is set to change.
Financing of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports clarified
Following the DHL deal, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG has now also secured its financial stability - at least until the end of 2026, after which new growth strategies are to be pursued.
Numerous citizen's allowance households in Saxony pay on top
Those who receive citizen's allowance receive additional support with rent and heating. However, this is often not enough, especially for families and in Saxony's large cities.
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.
Kretschmer in favor of the federal states taking legal action against the federal government
Refugee costs, citizens' income and the Germany ticket are currently placing an enormous burden on state and municipal budgets. These are tasks that arise from federal laws.
Criticism of lignite follow-up costs - change of course demanded
Civil society organizations are pushing for a change of course regarding the follow-up costs of lignite. They fear that taxpayers could be faced with billions in clean-up costs.
BSW calls for easing of the "investment brake"
Should Saxony go into debt to clear the investment backlog? The CDU is adamant about the debt brake and refers to the constitution. Other parties are calling for the rules to be relaxed.
Saxony doubles funding for exchange program with Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Saxony has doubled its funding for the exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in order to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify cooperation.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports need financial aid
The Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) is in considerable financial difficulties. According to a report by the auditing company KPMG, MFAG, which operates Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, needs 145 million euros, as a spokesperson said on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. A restructuring and tra ..
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs warns of fatal consequences if talks on municipal finances fail
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.
Saxon health resorts and resorts demand compensation for additional costs
Tourism and spa association in Saxony calls for financial support for spas and resorts to secure their future
SPD criticizes planned spending cuts in Saxony
The Saxon SPD criticizes the Ministry of Finance for planned spending cuts in the areas of education and social affairs.
New center for building research planned in the Lusatian mining area
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
Leipzig Gewandhaus wants more financial security
The Gewandhaus in Leipzig is facing major challenges. At some point, income will no longer be able to cover everything. A foundation is to provide a remedy.
Leipzig Gewandhaus wants more financial security
The Gewandhaus in Leipzig is facing major challenges. At some point, income will no longer be able to cover everything. A foundation is to provide a remedy.
State Court of Audit moves into new building in Döbeln
The Saxon State Court of Audit has officially moved into its new building in Döbeln, surrounded by a bee-friendly flower meadow.
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.
Rural areas in Saxony continue to receive support
Rural areas in Saxony are to be supported with funding programs again this year. Saxony's Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt (CDU) announced on Thursday during a visit to the municipality of Mülsen in the district of Zwickau that €15 million and €3.5 million respectively would be available ..
Asylum seekers in Vogtlandkreis will receive payment cards instead of cash from April
Asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive payment cards instead of cash from April to prevent misuse. District office orders 800 cards.
Vogtlandkreis issues payment card for asylum seekers from April
From April, asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive a payment card instead of cash. As the district administration office in Plauen announced on Wednesday, this is intended to counter possible misuse and the outflow of money to the countries of origin. In future, each asylum seeker will ..
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger closes plant in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its site in Freiberg, with more than 400 employees losing their jobs.
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.
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.
Allianz increases shareholders' profit share
The insurance group Allianz wants its shareholders to participate more strongly in the development of its business. The regular distribution of the net profit for the year attributable to shareholders and adjusted for various elements is to be increased from 50 to 60 percent. In addition, Allianz is ..
Overnight stay tax also for business travelers in future
The accommodation tax for guests of Berlin hotels will also apply to business travelers from 1 April. The House of Representatives passed a corresponding amendment to the law by a large majority on Thursday.The tax was introduced in 2014 for private overnight stays in order to make travelers contrib ..
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.
Return of the old VAT rate increases heating costs
Due to the war in Ukraine, the federal government reduced VAT on natural gas from 19% to 7%. The law expires at the end of March. This brings changes for consumers.
Leipzig hopes for liberation for Galeria Kaufhof
The department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof files for insolvency for the third time. Once again, employees have to fear for their jobs. But an end would also be a loss for the city center.
Billion-euro burden for East German federal states due to additional and special pensions from the GDR
In 2023, the East German federal states raised around 2.68 billion euros for supplementary and special pensions from the GDR.
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 ..
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.
Court of Auditors criticizes subsidies and lack of control
In its 2023 annual report, the Saxon Court of Audit criticized the handling of taxpayers' money in several cases and identified control deficiencies. At the same time, parts of the financial policy and the increase in the number of state employees were criticized. In a special report, the auditors g ..
Michel: Only use emergency loans to combat crises
The Saxon Court of Audit urges sound economic management even in times of financial uncertainty. President Jens Michel sees the latest ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court as a signpost: "The ruling is not only groundbreaking for the federal government, but also for the federal states when it ..
No decision on environmental damage caused by former GDR companies
A funding dispute between the federal government and the states of Saxony and Thuringia regarding the costs of cleaning up environmental damage caused by former GDR state-owned companies remains unresolved at the Federal Constitutional Court. The highest German court rejected applications by the two ..
Saxony calls for rapid solution for major projects
Saxony's Energy Minister Wolfram Günther has called for swift certainty for planned and eligible projects following the budget ruling. "In Saxony, we are talking about the chip industry, the solar industry and large hydrogen projects, among others," said the Green politician on Monday after consulta ..
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.
Local authorities in Lusatia concerned about precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government
The municipalities in Lusatia are concerned about the precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government, as this could lead to delays in projects.
Million-euro investment in Lusatia: New federal construction research center receives 68.6 million euros
The Bundestag's budget committee has cleared the way for an investment of millions in Lusatia. The federal construction research center 'LAB - Living Art of Building' will receive a total of 68.6 million euros.
Ruling on the amount of parking fees for a towed car
How long can a private towing service collect demurrage charges for a car that has been removed and can these charges run into the thousands? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is set to announce a ruling on this on Friday (9.00 am) in Karlsruhe.It concerns a case from Saxony in which the towing com ..
Saxony pays out 1.56 billion euros in bridging aid to companies
Saxony has paid out 1.56 billion euros to companies during the coronavirus crisis. Claims amounting to EUR 7 million are still outstanding.
Migration: Kretschmer calls for cross-party solution
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has called for a cross-party solution to the problems of the federal states and municipalities on the subject of migration, but has expressed skepticism about the proposals of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's (SPD) "traffic light" coalition. "The horizon of exp ..
Around 423,000 appeals against property tax assessments
About 423,000 appeals have been lodged against the new property tax assessments in Saxony so far. This was reported by the "Sächsische Zeitung" and the "Freie Presse" on Monday. The spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, Roland Herold, said that there were various reasons why owners did not accept t ..
Special meeting on breakdown in payment of EU agricultural subsidies
The agricultural committee of the Saxon state parliament wants to deal with the breakdown around the delayed disbursement of EU funds on Wednesday at a special meeting. The meeting of the Committee for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture will be held in the morning under the titl ..
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner urges critical stocktaking of benefits for asylum seekers
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has again called for a "critical stocktaking" of benefits for asylum seekers. Citizens rightly expect us to return to management and control. In fact, however, he said, the key issue for people is not whether the federal government or the states provide funding, but that the numbers are reduced overall.
BGH decides on costs for safekeeping of towed vehicle
In mid-November, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will decide how much money a car owner has to pay for the safekeeping of a privately towed vehicle.
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 ..
AI replaces coaches - What has to happen for artificial intelligence to coach better?
In a world that is increasingly shaped by technology and digitization, the question arises as to whether artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to replace human coaches. But what would have to happen for AI to coach better? And what impact would this have on coaches, clients, and society as a wh ..