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The CDU and SPD are dependent on the votes of other parties to pass resolutions. The minority government therefore wants to involve all parliamentary groups. The AfD doubts the seriousness of the proposal.
Smoking pot could soon be banned again - at least if the EU has its way. But what does this mean for patients who need medicinal cannabis? Kretschmer calls for a clear separation.
The economy is weakening and tax revenues are not rising as expected. Now Saxony's new Finance Minister Christian Piwarz wants to look at spending - and save money.
In GDR times, Hans Reichelt was responsible for environmental policy for decades. In the process, he made a friend in the West.
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. According to state parliament president Alexander Dierks, this requires a new political culture in parliament. He sees this as an opportunity.
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
People in Saxony are worried about Volkswagen. The question is whether the Group, which employs more than 10,000 people in the state, will implement plant closures.
The Saxon Minister President is focusing on continuity and renewal in equal measure. The new cabinet includes six familiar and four new faces. This also increases the proportion of women.
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
In times of a minority government, parliament carries more weight. Saxony is the first state to have such a constellation.
They didn't want to cause chaos in Dresden, says BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht about the election of the Minister President in Saxony.
For his first days in office, the old and new Minister President of Saxony receives a guidebook from the BSW - a book by Sahra Wagenknecht.
The old Minister President of Saxony is also the new one: Michael Kretschmer received 69 votes and calls on parliamentarians to work together in his first speech.
Relief for the CDU: Michael Kretschmer manages to secure a majority in the second round of the state parliament election in Saxony.
All three candidates are standing again in the second round of the prime ministerial election.
Tension is mounting in the election of the Minister President in the Saxon state parliament. The votes from the first ballot are currently being counted.
The Greens have made their voice heard in plenary with a hopeless motion - and have failed. It was about the design of the ballot paper for the prime ministerial election.
Tension is rising in the Saxon state parliament. Michael Kretschmer is dependent on votes from other parties in the election for Minister President. Now the left-wing parties are speaking out.
Michael Kretschmer wants to be re-elected as Saxony's Minister President - but does not have his own majority in the state parliament. Now the head of the BSW has spoken out about the voting behavior of her parliamentary group.
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
The Prime Minister of Saxony will be elected on Wednesday. The Greens had raised concerns about the voting procedure. A further expert opinion should bring clarity.
The Saxon coalition agreement is in the bag. Now the new government has to overcome one more hurdle - the election of the Minister President.
The Saxon coalition agreement is in the bag. Now the new government has to overcome one more hurdle - the election of the Minister President.
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?
The time has come on Wednesday: Saxony will elect its prime minister. However, the Greens do not agree with the voting procedure.
A nail-biter or a clear victory? When Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer stands for re-election on Wednesday, he will be up against two rivals.
The way is clear for a minority government between the CDU and SPD in Saxony. After the CDU, the members of the SPD also voted in favor of the coalition agreement with a majority (78.1 percent). The election of the Minister President is scheduled for Wednesday.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All r ..
A "blackberry" coalition in Saxony has failed because it was not possible to agree on the peace formula demanded by the BSW. This could also play a role in the election of the head of government.
The tablecloth seems to be finally torn. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer cannot count on the votes of his former coalition partner, the Greens, in his re-election bid.
"I believe I can do it": Matthias Berger wants to become Minister President of Saxony as the candidate of the Free Voters. The new Minister President will be elected next Wednesday.
The minister presidents are calling for quick resolutions to reduce energy prices and flight fees. But will this still work before the general election?
How can the sluggish economy get going? The Minister Presidents are also thinking about this. But the ball is probably in someone else's court.
The Saxon state parliament provides clarity: the date for the election of the Minister President has been set. The election is to take place on December 18.
Sachsen diskutiert die Option einer Expertenregierung. Warum diese Idee polarisiert und welche Konsequenzen sie für die Demokratie hätte.
High-ranking visit to Saxony: Chancellor Scholz and Serbian President Vucic find out about environmentally friendly lithium mining. Why the Chancellor thinks this is important.
In the Ore Mountains, the German Chancellor and the Serbian President gather information on environmentally friendly lithium mining. The planned project near Altenberg serves as an example.
The SPD has named its ministerial candidates - but everything depends on the members' vote. Whether Saxony gets a new government will be decided in mid-December.
BSW Chairwoman Sabine Zimmermann is clearly critical of the coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD.
The coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD has been finalized. The SPD is now putting it to a vote of its members. The decision should be made two days before the possible date for the prime ministerial election.
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD have agreed on a coalition agreement. However, parts of the CDU have criticized the division of responsibilities.
The CDU and SPD have agreed on a compulsory pre-school year in the coalition negotiations. However, the education trade union GEW considers the funding of daycare centers to be the more controversial issue.
It was clear to CDU politician Schmidt months ago that he did not want to be part of the new government. He now wants to focus on other tasks.
The coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD has been finalized. The SPD is now putting it to a vote of its members. The decision should be made two days before the possible date for the prime ministerial election.
Saxony is facing a tough start to the new government. There is no clear majority in the state parliament and the tone is already sharp.
Left-wing politician Sören Pellmann has been winning his direct mandate in Leipzig with aplomb since 2017. His party is now officially sending him back into the race.
The CDU and SPD want to form a minority government in Saxony. The coalition agreement is in place. What are the most important points?
The CDU and SPD want to govern together in Saxony. After weeks of negotiations, the 110-page paper is presented in Dresden.
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD are aiming for a minority government. There will be one ministerial post less - and there will also be a change in the state secretaries.
The CDU and SPD want to form a minority government in Saxony. The key points of the coalition agreement are now to be presented.
The CDU and SPD would not have a majority either for the election of the Minister President or for the budget. They would be walking into chaos with their eyes wide open, criticized Environment Minister Günther.
Minister President Michael Kretschmer could lead a minority government in the future - an unusual situation in Saxony. He does not want to go to Berlin instead.
In Brandenburg and Thuringia, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance will probably be in government in the future. In Saxony, a coalition failed. The BSW sees the SPD as the main reason for this.
The tablecloth between the Greens and the CDU in Saxony appears to be completely torn. The wounds left by the Green bashing by head of government Kretschmer during the election campaign are clearly too deep.
Ahead of their state party conference, the Greens are calling on the CDU and SPD to rule out cooperation with the AfD even in the event of a minority government.
Migration, finance, broadcasting reform: the heads of government of the federal states traditionally have many topics at their meetings. One important person is missing at the upcoming conference.
The Free Voters in Saxony are skeptical about a minority government consisting of the CDU and SPD. They do not believe in a change in political interaction.
The Left Party does not want to stand on one leg like a flamingo in the Bundestag election campaign and is therefore pursuing a dual strategy. In addition to direct mandates, they also want to clear the five percent hurdle.
The CDU and SPD promise a different approach to the opposition. This is also urgently needed. Because as a future minority government, they are dependent on other parties.
The CDU and SPD want to introduce a "coalition mechanism" as a minority government in order to obtain the missing votes for a majority on projects. They rule out cooperation with the AfD.
Many had expected the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance to be part of a new Saxon government. It is now in the opposition and wants to play a constructive role - but not at zero cost to the government.
A third alliance between the CDU and SPD is taking shape in Saxony. The parties want to present initial details on Friday. However, the partners do not have a stable majority in parliament.
After a coronavirus committee of inquiry was set up in the state parliament, the Minister of Health shows little concern and talks about difficult decisions in the pandemic.
What will happen in Saxony after the failed exploratory talks? This is how Saxony's SPD leader Henning Homann sees the situation.
Following the premature end of the Brombeer coalition between the CDU, BSW and SPD, a minority government remains the most likely option in Saxony. This must be carefully considered, says Kretschmer.
After the end of the exploratory talks between the CDU, BSW and SPD, a minority government looks likely in Saxony. The CDU and SPD now want to consult with each other.
After the end of exploratory talks between the CDU, BSW and SPD, a minority government looks likely in Saxony. The CDU now wants to consult with the Social Democrats.
The exploratory talks for a joint coalition with the BSW and SPD have collapsed - now the Christian Democrats are sounding out their own ranks as to how a stable government can be formed.
The traffic light coalition in the federal government has collapsed following a dispute between Chancellor Scholz and Finance Minister Lindner. Saxony's Minister President is calling for the way to be cleared quickly for new elections.
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
There will be no coalition of CDU, BSW and SPD in Saxony for the time being, the search for alternatives is underway. Saxony's BSW leader is open to a two-party alliance with the CDU.
Before coalition talks could be held, the BSW broke off exploratory talks with the CDU and SPD. This makes a minority government increasingly likely. Nevertheless, Kretschmer is banking on stability.
The BSW is needed as a coalition partner in three eastern German states. In Saxony, it has now turned down potential partners. How should this be classified?
It was a kind of double whammy that Saxony felt on Wednesday. First the exploratory talks in the Free State failed, then the traffic light in the federal government broke down. Now there are urgent appeals.
The conservative Heimatunion in the CDU had already pushed for a minority government after the 2019 state elections because it disliked an alliance with the Greens. Now it believes the time is ripe.
In Saxony, the exploratory talks between the CDU, BSW and SPD have failed. There was no agreement on the peace issue in particular. The formation of a government is still up in the air.
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer had repeatedly slammed the Greens as a coalition partner during the election campaign. After the end of the Brombeer alliance, they are giving him the cold shoulder for the time being.
Saxony's SPD leader Homann sees the BSW's abandonment of the exploratory talks as a "rigged game".
From the point of view of Saxony's head of government, the breakdown of the talks came as a surprise. The question now is what happens next.
The exploratory talks for a governing coalition between the CDU, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and the SPD in Saxony have failed. The talks were broken off without result, as the BSW announced. They were unable to reach an agreement on the peace formula, migration policy and finances.Copyrigh ..
The potential coalition partners CDU, BSW and SPD have reached a sticking point in the exploratory talks in Saxony. It concerns how to deal with the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
Stationary border controls have been in place at all German land borders since mid-September. The number of unauthorized entries is falling. However, this also has to do with another aspect.
Two months after the state elections, the CDU, BSW and SPD are continuing to sound out a possible blackberry coalition. The SPD members are to have the final say on such a coalition.
The business community wants clarity about the future governing coalitions in Saxony and Thuringia as quickly as possible. This is also important for a good location policy, they say.
The Brombeer coalition in Saxony can continue to mature. After a dispute over voting behavior in the state parliament, the green light has now been given for the exploratory talks to continue.
Some in the Saxony CDU have serious reservations about a joint government with the BSW. This is a question of "political hygiene", according to conservatives.
After three state elections in eastern Germany, forming a government is proving difficult. It is about a demand of the BSW, but also about a person.
Just a few days after the start of exploratory talks with the CDU and SPD, the BSW voted in favor of an AfD motion in the state parliament. A political scientist therefore considers the new party to be unreliable.
The BSW is involved in talks about a possible coalition in Brandenburg, Saxony and Thuringia, and in some cases the talks have stalled. Political researcher Thomeczek assesses whether it could work in all cases.
Migration is a key topic at the Minister Presidents' Conference. North Rhine-Westphalia's head of government addresses demands to the federal government.
The heads of government of the federal states are meeting in Leipzig to discuss migration policy and public broadcasting. What agreements will be reached?
At their conference in Leipzig, the minister presidents also discuss measures on migration. Lower Saxony's head of government sees obstacles to an agreement - and reproaches the CDU/CSU.
At the Conference of Minister Presidents, the CDU/CSU-led states are insisting on a tighter migration policy. The debate is about how the country could better restrict irregular migration.
Saxon apple trees are presented as gifts at the Minister Presidents' Conference in Leipzig. Saxony's head of government is also focusing on growth outside the state.
The inclusion of people with disabilities is the focus of the Minister Presidents' Conference in Leipzig. But without a solid financial basis, further development could come to a standstill.
Saxony has taken over the chairmanship of the Conference of Minister Presidents. In Leipzig, the heads of government of the federal states want to discuss issues such as migration and broadcasting funding.
After several introductory talks, the CDU, SPD and BSW come together for exploratory talks. However, Minister President Kretschmer is unsure whether a government will be formed.
Several Leipzig districts will be paralyzed over the next few days due to the Prime Minister's Conference and a Champions League match. Commuters should expect considerable restrictions.
After several introductory talks, the CDU, SPD and BSW come together for exploratory talks. However, Minister President Kretschmer is unsure whether a government will be formed.
After several introductory talks, the CDU, SPD and BSW will meet on Tuesday for exploratory talks. They are thus taking the next step towards a possible joint coalition.