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Traffic jams are imminent with the start of the Polish border controls. There are already traffic jams on the Polish side due to the controls in Germany. The federal government is responding to a request from Brandenburg.
It gets off to an exciting start. The season kicks off with exciting matches for the trio of East German 3rd division teams. Aue and Rostock play each other. Cottbus will be visited by a rival from the previous season.
After reunification, the East German federal states took over a larger share of the payments for GDR special pensions. Now the federal government should increase its share, demands Thuringia's state government.
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden surveys around 1,700 eastern German companies about their business situation and expectations for the coming months. The sentiment barometer fell slightly in June.
Supercup showdown: Schwerin wants the cup again after five years, Dresden is banking on home court advantage. The arena promises a great atmosphere.
The Niners Chemnitz will be competing internationally again in the coming season. This marks the next milestone in the club's development.
The "Mehr Demokratie" association sees the problem, particularly in eastern Germany, that the five-percent hurdle makes it more difficult to form a government. The association is therefore calling for a change.
The valley of tears has been passed. Researchers at the Ifo Institute in Dresden are cautiously optimistic about economic development in the East.
DeAndre Landsdowne is the last foreign professional to leave the Niners Chemnitz. Three new additions are coming to the European Capital of Culture.
The DFB has granted all 20 third division clubs a license for the coming season. The eastern trio also passed the performance audit.
The new German migration policy has also been met with criticism in Poland. At a meeting in Warsaw, the interior ministers of both countries struck a conciliatory tone.
The match between Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden was overshadowed by rioting. The Rostock team will now receive their punishment, the Saxons will have to wait a little longer.
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is shared between the federal government and the eastern states. Brandenburg's head of government hopes for changes.
East German companies are more optimistic again. The Ifo Institute has recorded a surprisingly strong increase in the business climate - and blames a key factor for this.
Berlin wants to bring the Olympics to Germany with four partner countries. There are considerations as to where which competitions could take place. An alliance is planning a referendum against the bid.
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
After promotion, transfer activities begin at Dynamo Dresden. The first move is in defense.
After promotion, transfer activities begin at Dynamo Dresden. The first move is in defense.
The Olympic dream keeps wafting through Germany. Now Berlin is getting serious with four partners. But there is still a long way to go.
The DOSB wants the Olympic Games to return to Germany. The capital and its four partners announce their bid.
A group of young people are suspected of being a right-wing extremist terrorist cell. The youngest suspect is 14 years old. Why are young people so radical?
East Germany has caught up economically in many areas. But the differences to the West remain visible.
Until the last matchday, it was unclear whether Leipzig or Halle would reach the promotion relegation play-off. Lok has the better nerves in the long-distance duel.
Energie and Hansa missed the chance to secure a relegation place. Dynamo celebrated second place, while Aue bowed out of the season with a draw.
SPD politician Petra Köpping was considered a promising candidate for the federal cabinet. The East German SPD state associations want her to carry more weight in the party.
The road to the top is still rocky for East Germans. However, a new study on the elites in Germany shows slow progress.
Dresden are celebrating after their defeat in Mannheim. Energie have relegation back in their own hands after victory in Rostock. Aue make a fool of themselves against Sandhausen.
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
East German companies are once again taking a more negative view of their situation. The Ifo Institute identifies two reasons for the poor mood.
The Niners squandered a 16-point lead against Rostock in the final quarter and forced overtime on the last shot.
Dynamo are two minutes short of the 2nd division, Rostock send hapless Sandhausen to the regional league. Cottbus no longer have promotion in their own hands.
Hansa fans surround a cab before a home game against Dresden. Three Dresden fans are sitting in it. It gets uncomfortable. The police have photos of the alleged perpetrators.
Dresden's door to the 2nd division is wide open, but it could slam shut for Energie. Hansa have their sights set on the relegation places. Aue had a day to forget.
A Bundeswehr convoy is rolling through the eastern German states. What drivers need to be aware of on the 450-kilometer route.
After their second victory over cup winners Dresdner SC, Schwerin are now just one win away from winning their 13th title in the club's history. Once again, the duel is a clear-cut affair.
All champions should be promoted. That is what the north-east regional leagues are demanding. There is a potentially groundbreaking meeting with the DFB leadership in Frankfurt.
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
The business climate index in eastern Germany rose slightly in March. But not every sector believes in the upturn.
In the past, when there was talk of a north-south divide between the federal states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were often in the lead. Now things are different - say researchers from the south.
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
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.
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.
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
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.
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.
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Dynamo are unbeaten in four games, but are unable to make the most of Saarbrücken's slip-up. Cottbus thus catches up with a lucky win.
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
The fears have been confirmed. Aue's top striker Marcel Bär has seriously injured his foot. He will not play again this season.
Hansa is slowly taking direct aim at the promotion places. Against FC Erzgebirge, the Kogge acted like a top team for a long time. The season is probably over for Aue's Marcel Bär.
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
The Free State of Bavaria on the high seas: no other federal state is so strongly represented on Aida cruises. The high proportion of first-time cruisers is particularly striking. Why do Saxons love the sea so much?
Mandarins are healthy. If you don't buy them fresh, you can also buy them in a jar. Now a product has to be recalled.
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.
Since June, the mood among eastern German companies has been on a continuous downward trend. Now there has been a turnaround, but one sector is pessimistic about the coming months.
The violent excesses at the match between Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden continue to make headlines. The DFB control committee is investigating and Sports Minister Stefanie Drese is shocked.
The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.
The serious riots at the third division match between Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden result in numerous injuries. According to the police, there are further criminal offenses.
One week before the cup final in Mannheim, Dresden SC's volleyball players mess up their dress rehearsal. They were clearly defeated in the top match at league leaders Schwerin.
Dresden cannot win the explosive East duel twice in a row. The first defeat in 14 years in Rostock. Spectators cause a long interruption.
Obviously, matches between Rostock and Dresden cannot be played without interruptions. The explosive duel escalates again.
Hansa Rostock versus Dynamo Dresden - one of the most heated duels in German soccer since reunification. But that's not the only thing the police in Rostock have to deal with on Saturday.
Hansa Rostock versus Dynamo Dresden - one of the most heated duels in German soccer since reunification. It's that time again on Saturday.
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer sides with Bavaria's Prime Minister Söder. He says: No coalition with the Greens.
European agricultural policy has been under discussion for years. Now the East German Minister Presidents are pushing ahead and demanding changes.
Hans-Jürgen "Jäcki" Reznicek is considered one of the best bassists in Germany. He not only plucks the bass with Silly, but has also written standard works on the instrument and taught as a lecturer.
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Eduard Geyer would like to see the East German soccer clubs join forces. The coach also hopes that certain behaviors in handball will be transferred to soccer.
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
In 2024, numerous formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states have also left the world.
Gross domestic product is declining across Germany. In the east, however, the Ifo Institute is observing the opposite trend.
Energie makes a lot out of very little - unlike Hansa. Dynamo remain unbeaten at home. Sijaric Aue's matchwinner in a wild game.
It is a highly emotional and expensive topic in Rostock: the old escape lighting system of the Ostseestadion is to be recreated 1:1. Despite great fan support, there are problems.
There are enough vacancies in large East German cities and finding an apartment is not a problem - this cliché is now being partially refuted.
Eight fans of FC Hansa Rostock are on their way to Munich. An altercation with masked supporters of another soccer club breaks out in a parking lot on the freeway.
Dynamo Dresden are the first Cottbus hunters after a strong performance. Rostock also continues to score points.
The mood in the East German economy continues to deteriorate. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Energie Cottbus have retaken the lead in the table, Dresden avoid their first home defeat. Things are slowly looking up for Rostock.
Live music is a highlight for musicians and audiences alike. A lot of work goes into it, not only by artists, but also by clubs and event organizers. The Applause Award is for them.
With the International Days of Jewish Music, the organizers want to build bridges in the face of growing anti-Semitism - and invite people to join in.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains at a low level. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Border controls are not actually planned in the Schengen area. However, irregular migration and security risks leave no other choice, says the Minister of the Interior. Now there are new figures.
From October 22, employees in eastern Germany will be working without pay - in purely mathematical terms - until the end of the year. The DGB criticizes a wage gap of 19 percent - and has a clear demand.
Cottbus, like Dynamo Dresden, miss out on a win. Aue lose for the third time in a row. Rostock is stuck in the cellar.
After eating the mushrooms you picked yourself, your stomach grumbles and doubts arise: Were they really edible mushrooms? The phone has rung dozens of times with experts about such cases.
Dynamo Dresden lose their lead in the table, Rostock end their winless streak in the Erzgebirge. After four wins, Cottbus miss out on a jump to second place in the table.
Who will bring more people dressed in the style of Romanticism onto the streets? The city bet between Dresden and Greifswald on the birthday of the painter Caspar David Friedrich raised a lot of money.
FC Erzgebirge and Hansa deliver a thrilling East duel that is only decided in stoppage time.
In 2023, more young people will have moved from the eastern German states to the west than vice versa. What does this mean for the age structure? And what about immigration from abroad?
Sentiment for the East German economy is falling slightly overall. However, the service sector and the construction industry expect more positive business developments in the future.
Rostock are still waiting for their first win after matchday 6. The point was fought for in Dresden, but Dynamo squandered the victory due to too few clear actions.
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.
The sentiment barometer for the East German economy continues to fall. While industry rated their business better, the assessment in the construction and service sectors was worse.