East German states demand more influence
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
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Eastern European Commissioner Schneider resigns from office
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
Thuringia's head of government: make greater use of experience in the East
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
Woidke demands: Fifth of the federal cabinet from the East
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
Enzyme from Leipzig Solution to the plastic crisis?
A modified enzyme from Leipzig's South Cemetery decomposes plastic in record time and is said to be the solution to the plastic crisis.
Woidke wants several ministerial posts for East Germans
The CDU/CSU and SPD are discussing a joint coalition at federal level. It is still unclear who will take which positions. Brandenburg's head of government Woidke has one demand.
Proceedings against minister: court proposes dismissal
The Saxon Minister of Culture, Conrad Clemens, was speeding in his previous position as State Secretary and was caught speeding. Will he now give traffic lessons in schools?
Kretschmer calls for several ministerial posts for the East
In the federal elections, the eastern German states were colored blue. Will we soon see the first AfD head of government? What the Saxon Minister President proposes as a counter-recipe to the black-red coalition.
Kretschmer for black-red 100-day immediate action program
The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are entering the decisive phase. Saxony's Minister President is calling for rapid changes in view of the desolate economic situation.
Immunity Committee will hear minister - court hearing
Conrad Clemens, a CDU politician from Saxony, was driving his car far too fast one day in 2023. The story haunts him to this day. Now he even has a court date coming up.
100 days of minority government: Kretschmer speaks of success
An agreed budget has yet to be put to the test. However, Saxony's minority government believes it is on the right track.
Saxony cuts jobs - draft budget presented
Saxony has reached the age of savings. The Free State is cutting jobs for the first time since 2016. The investment ratio is also falling.
Left: East German must lead central ministry
The AfD performed particularly well in the eastern German states in the federal elections. For Left Party politician Dietmar Bartsch, this results in a clear demand.
Kraushaar: Many will have to share special assets
Today, the Federal Council is deciding on the multi-billion euro financial package. Saxony's Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar is expecting tough negotiations on the distribution of funds.
East German Minister Presidents: Federal government must strengthen eastern Germany
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Thuringian head of government: Commissioner for Eastern Europe still necessary
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
Culture Minister Clemens caught speeding
Minister of Culture Clemens must temporarily surrender his driver's license. He is said to have driven more than twice as fast as permitted in a 30 km/h zone in eastern Saxony.
Saxony focuses on expanding and maintaining infrastructure
Saxony is known as the land of inventors. Even with tight budgets, the Free State must now be "inventive". The Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has clear ideas.
Heads of the federal states expect agreement on federal financial package
The Minister Presidents of the federal states are pushing for an agreement on the billions in investments planned by the CDU/CSU and SPD. The financial packages should not be separated.
Kretschmer: Scholz will go down in history
Corners, edges, clear words: Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer finds surprisingly appreciative words for Olaf Scholz.
Financial package: federal states hope for quick agreement at federal level
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to amend the Basic Law to allow much more debt. A number of state premiers are signaling their support. And are appealing to their colleagues in the federal government.
Minister presidents consult in Berlin
The federal states are needed to amend the Basic Law in favor of new debt. Their heads of government are meeting for the first time since the Bundestag elections in the large circle of the Conference of Minister Presidents.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
Union politicians optimistic about exploratory talks with the SPD
Following the scandal between US President Trump and Ukrainian head of state Selensky, the exploratory talks in Berlin are also under increased time pressure. They continue in the afternoon.
Thuringian head of government calls for more investment
In Berlin, the CDU/CSU and SPD are exploring the possibility of forging a new federal government together. Initial demands are coming from the eastern German states.
28 million euros approved for monument preservation
In Saxony, there is an obligation to preserve and maintain cultural monuments. The state helps owners with this.
Kretschmer swears by the opposition's cooperation in the state parliament
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. The CDU and SPD are dependent on the cooperation of the opposition. This also becomes clear during the debate on the Prime Minister's first government statement.
Kretschmer swears by the cooperation of the opposition
The Saxon Minister President's first government statement in the new legislative period is characterized by thoughtfulness, but also optimism. He reaches out his hand to the opposition.
Majority in favor of consultation mechanism emerges
As the governing parties in the state parliament, the CDU and SPD do not have their own majority. They therefore want to involve the opposition in the legislation. The majority for the planned procedure appears to have been found.
Saxony plans to spend around 25 billion euros per year
"Not all flowering dreams will ripen": This sentence was heard several times after the budget meeting of the Saxon government. The Free State is facing financially challenging times.
Saxony plans to spend around 25 billion euros per year
"Not all dreams will come true": This sentence was heard several times after the Saxon government's budget meeting. The Free State is facing financially challenging times.
Cabinet begins two-day budget meeting
The Saxon government has started counting the money. This is because the new double budget for 2025 and 2026 has a gaping hole in the billions.
Cabinet goes on budget retreat again
There is currently a billion euro gap in Saxony's 2025/2026 double budget. The minority government made up of the CDU and SPD wants to plug it with money from various sources. There is a great need for discussion.
Saxony gets a new "ambassador" to the federal government
Every federal state has a state representation to the federal government in the German capital. In the case of the Saxon "embassy", there is now a change of office.
Free State trio wants to show strength with a common voice
The Free States of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia want to work more closely together to solve more problems. Markus Söder spoke of a "bratwurst connection" in view of the culinary similarities.
Free states want to speak with one voice more often in future
Bavaria was the first Free State among the federal states, followed by Saxony and Thuringia. All three want to cooperate more closely in future - probably also against the backdrop of recent election results.
AfD does not want to participate in consultation mechanism
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.
Kretschmer in favor of "clear separation" for cannabis
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.
Saxony's finance minister wants to save money
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.
Former GDR minister Hans Reichelt dies
In GDR times, Hans Reichelt was responsible for environmental policy for decades. In the process, he made a friend in the West.
President of the state parliament: "The role of parliament will be strengthened"
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.
Scholz: VW tariff agreement is good and socially acceptable
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.
VW crisis: Kretschmer warns of economic clear-cutting
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.
Kretschmer presents Saxon cabinet - four new members included
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.
Kretschmer receives blessing from the churches
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
Dierks sees "signal of stability" in MP election
In times of a minority government, parliament carries more weight. Saxony is the first state to have such a constellation.
Wagenknecht: "Certain commitments" in Saxony
They didn't want to cause chaos in Dresden, says BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht about the election of the Minister President in Saxony.
BSW presents Kretschmer with Wagenknecht's book for his re-election
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.
Kretschmer: "Setting off together"
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.
Kretschmer sworn in as Prime Minister of Saxony
Relief for the CDU: Michael Kretschmer manages to secure a majority in the second round of the state parliament election in Saxony.
Kretschmer, Urban and Berger compete again
All three candidates are standing again in the second round of the prime ministerial election.
First ballot closed - counting underway
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.
Greens' motion for no option in MP election rejected
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.
Left Party announces support for Kretschmer
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.
BSW in Saxony: No uniform vote in MP election
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.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
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.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
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.
Experts: Prime Minister election without no votes
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.
Coalition agreement signed by CDU and SPD
The Saxon coalition agreement is in the bag. Now the new government has to overcome one more hurdle - the election of the Minister President.
Coalition agreement signed by CDU and SPD
The Saxon coalition agreement is in the bag. Now the new government has to overcome one more hurdle - the election of the Minister President.
Finance Minister draws positive conclusions from his time in office
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?
Prime Minister election: Greens call for No option
The time has come on Wednesday: Saxony will elect its prime minister. However, the Greens do not agree with the voting procedure.
BSW invites Kretschmer and Berger for talks
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.
Path clear for CDU-SPD minority government in Saxony
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 ..
BSW insists on concessions on peace
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.
Greens do not want to vote for Kretschmer in MP election
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.
Berger runs for the office of Prime Minister
"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.
Economic crisis: Countries call for "powerful change of course"
The minister presidents are calling for quick resolutions to reduce energy prices and flight fees. But will this still work before the general election?
Countries discuss reduction in energy prices and flight fees
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.
Saxony: Prime Minister election scheduled for December 18
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.
Expert government in Saxony: political compromise or danger to democracy?
Sachsen diskutiert die Option einer Expertenregierung. Warum diese Idee polarisiert und welche Konsequenzen sie für die Demokratie hätte.
Scholz emphasizes the importance of lithium mining
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.
Scholz and Serbia's President Vucic visit Freiberg
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.
SPD: Köpping and Panter to take over ministries
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 Zimmermann: CDU and SPD are leading us astray
BSW Chairwoman Sabine Zimmermann is clearly critical of the coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD.
SPD executive committee recommends acceptance of the coalition agreement
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.
Conservatives want economic ministry for the CDU
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD have agreed on a coalition agreement. However, parts of the CDU have criticized the division of responsibilities.
GEW on compulsory pre-school year: "Costs a lot of time and money"
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.
Regional Development Minister Schmidt resigns from office
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.
Coalition agreement: SPD members vote on December 16
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.
Parties and associations criticize Saxony's coalition plans
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.
Pellmann elected as direct candidate of the Left Party in Leipzig
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.
This is what the new coalition agreement for Saxony provides for
The CDU and SPD want to form a minority government in Saxony. The coalition agreement is in place. What are the most important points?
SPD leader Homann sees opportunity in minority government
The CDU and SPD want to govern together in Saxony. After weeks of negotiations, the 110-page paper is presented in Dresden.
SPD and CDU want to make government leaner
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.
Agreement reached in coalition talks between CDU and SPD in Saxony
The CDU and SPD want to form a minority government in Saxony. The key points of the coalition agreement are now to be presented.
Günther: No majority for prime minister election
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.
Kretschmer rules out move to Berlin
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.
BSW in Saxony: On course despite failed government participation
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.
Greens do not want to be a majority procurer in Saxony
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.
Greens see responsibility for government formation chaos with Kretschmer
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.
Next Minister Presidents' Conference without Chancellor Scholz
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.
Independent voters doubt CDU-SPD government in Saxony
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.
Left Party federal chairwoman sees party well prepared for federal elections
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.
CDU and SPD call for a new political culture
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.
CDU and SPD in Saxony plan minority government with the involvement of other parliamentary groups
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.
BSW in Saxony wants to remain constructive in minority government
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.
CDU and SPD want to start coalition negotiations
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.
Saxony's health minister is open to a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic
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.