Grimma mayor Matthias Berger wants to join the state parliament
Grimma's mayor Berger had long considered whether he should accept his seat in the state parliament. Now a decision has apparently been made.
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Grimma's mayor Berger had long considered whether he should accept his seat in the state parliament. Now a decision has apparently been made.
Matthias Berger is a popular local politician. He won a direct mandate in the state elections as the leading candidate for the Free Voters. But he doubts whether working as a lone fighter makes sense.
The leading candidate for the Free Voters in Saxony has put his national leader in a bind with ambiguous statements about the AfD. Aiwanger makes it clear: there will be no cooperation with the AfD.
The SPD's top candidate complains of populism among four parties during the election campaign - and also earns criticism from the Free Voters.
Grimma's Lord Mayor Matthias Berger warns of the financial imbalance of Saxony's municipalities due to exploding costs and a lack of room for maneuver. He calls for an honest stocktaking and clear structures.
The Free Voters in Saxony see themselves at a disadvantage in the election campaign for the state parliamentary elections because they were not invited to the election forums of the Saxon State Center for Political Education.
The criticism of the Saxon Court of Audit regarding the growing number of state employees has also brought the extra-parliamentary opposition of the FDP and Free Voters onto the scene.
The Free Voters (FW) in Saxony believe that the integration of children and young people with foreign roots into the school system is no longer guaranteed and warn of a collapse. "The figures show alarming conditions. The number of preparatory classes for German as a second language has almost doubl ..
Late effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt. The Free Voters and AfD are calling for a review of the political decisions made during this period.
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: they believe that a firewall against the AfD is counterproductive. The FW state association is thus opposing a resolution passed at the national party conference.
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: they believe that a firewall against the AfD is counterproductive. The FW state association is thus opposing a resolution passed at the national party conference.
There is a dispute between the federal party of the Free Voters and the Saxon state association over how to distinguish themselves from the AfD. "We hope that our colleagues in Saxony will come to their senses," General Secretary Gregor Voht told the "Sächsische Zeitung" (Thursday edition). "The fir ..
"How do you feel about the AfD?" The Free Voters in Saxony apparently have no fear of contact. Yet the FW national party conference had only just distanced itself from political extremism.
The Free Voters in Saxony are focusing on dialog with everyone instead of a ban on cooperation with the AfD. In doing so, it is taking a different path to the federal party.
This time, the Free Voters in Saxony want to make it into the state parliament. A crisis-tested and prominent local politician is leading them - as a top candidate with great support.
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves the CDU party and state parliamentary group. Hösl wants to continue with the Free Voters.
State election 2024: Free Voters of Saxony put forward their direct candidates for the district of Leipzig and define their priorities.
In an exclusive interview with Thomas Weidinger (Free Voters of Saxony), he talks about the problems facing local authorities and why the FW should actually win 25 percent.
The Free Voters in Saxony support the protests of farmers against the policies of the federal government.
The CSU and the Free Voters are about to sign their next coalition agreement, just two weeks after negotiations began.
The Free Voters (FW) in Saxony want to show unity with a view to the local and state elections in 2024. At a meeting in Oederan, they have closed ranks, explained FW state leader Thomas Weidinger on Thursday. "For the first time, we have succeeded in establishing the connection between the municipal ..