More than a thousand people in Saxony want to change their gender entry
From November, the Self-Determination Act comes into force, which makes it much easier to change gender registration. Interest is particularly high in one city in Bavaria.
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So far 28 recognized corona vaccination injuries in Saxony
Millions were vaccinated against coronavirus and experienced mild side effects. Some suffered permanent damage. However, only a few cases have been recognized in Saxony so far.
Meier: Protection of the Federal Constitutional Court "good news"
The structure of the Federal Constitutional Court is to be enshrined in the Basic Law. Saxony's Justice Minister sees this as an important signal.
Saxony's cities and municipalities demand municipal freedom law
Saxony's cities and municipalities are calling for a radical streamlining of public administration and a strengthening of the business location.
Left parties fail with bill on special funds for social equalization and climate protection
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament has failed with its bill for a special fund for social equalization and climate protection.
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.
Saxon public prosecutor's offices examine effects of cannabis legalization on old cases
Saxon public prosecutors are examining the effects of the new law on 29,000 old cases of marijuana or hashish offenses.
Saxony Ministry of Justice illuminates constitution with video messages
The Saxon Ministry of Justice is launching a series of video messages from lawyers on the Basic Law.
75th anniversary of the Basic Law: Saxony's state parliament president praises milestone in the history of German democracy
Matthias Rößler (CDU), President of the Saxon State Parliament, praises the Basic Law as a milestone in the history of German democracy on its 75th anniversary.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe calls for more support for the Basic Law
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe, Carsten Schneider, is calling on people to celebrate the Basic Law and stand up for democracy and freedom.
Kretschmer calls for clarification in CDU-AfD debate at municipal level
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the separation of CDU and AfD in local politics and praises the Basic Law on its 75th anniversary.
Buschmann: skeptical about the criminal offence of stalking politicians
Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann has reacted skeptically to the Bundesrat initiative from Saxony to provide politicians with greater protection against intimidating attacks on their private lives. "We will take a close look at the initiative. However, I warn against creating the impressio ..
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity with politicians under attack
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity in the face of frequent attacks on politicians. Attacks are an expression of the brutalization of political debate.
Kretschmer rejects speculation about staff increases
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer says no to 6000 additional jobs in the state administration. Financial challenges and tough talks with the federal government.
Investigation against handball goalkeeper Nikola Portner dropped on suspicion of anti-doping law violation
The criminal investigation against handball goalkeeper Nikola Portner on suspicion of an anti-doping law violation has been dropped.
Police investigate after farmers' protests on the A72 near Zwickau
Following farmers' protests on and near the Autobahn 72 near Zwickau, the police are investigating a violation of the Assembly Act.
Saxon state parliament passes law on constitutional compliance in the public sector
The Saxon state parliament has passed a law on constitutional compliance in the civil service in order to strengthen democracy and increase transparency in police work.
CDU parliamentary group blocks agricultural structure law in Saxony
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament rejects the planned agricultural structure law and is thus blocking a project of its Green coalition partner.
Left-wing politicians call for more support for the German solar industry
Leading left-wing politicians are calling for more support for the German solar industry in order to prevent the closure of sites in eastern Germany.
Bavaria examines lawsuit against cannabis law before Bundestag decision
Bavaria critical of Bundestag's decision to legalize cannabis. Health Minister Gerlach examines legal steps. Federal Council makes final decision on March 22.
Habeck considers agreement on EU supply chain law possible
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is optimistic that an agreement can still be reached in the coalition dispute over the EU Supply Chain Act.
Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla
One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence.
Saxony's Economics Minister contradicts speculation about abandoning public procurement law
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Dulig (SPD) has contradicted speculation that the state will abandon its planned public procurement law.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes federal law on deportation
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) has announced opposition to the new federal law on the faster deportation of rejected asylum seekers.
Saxony's Greens want to maintain their course and advocate modernization
Regardless of the mood in the state, the Greens in Saxony want to maintain their course and advocate the modernization of the Free State.
Saxon cabinet approves draft for new assembly law
The Saxon cabinet has approved a draft for a new assembly law to improve cooperation with organizers of demonstrations.
New court ruling: more effective climate protection programs for transport and buildings needed
A court ruling obliges the German government to take immediate climate protection measures in the areas of transportation and buildings in order to achieve the emission targets.
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.
Germany calls for support for domestic solar industry in face of Chinese solar module glut
Several German states are calling for better support for domestic manufacturers in light of a glut of solar modules from China. Saxony's ten-point plan calls for, among other things, better support for production and research and a ban on goods from forced labor.
Fridays for Future vs. #ClimateProtectionLaw: The fight for our future! #Webinar
Fridays for Future advocates against climate law changes. Discover why this movement is fighting for a greener future.