Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East stagnates
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.
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Federal Ministry of the Interior: 1,000 people turned back at border controls
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.
DGB: Wages in the East still lag behind the West
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.
Points saved at the last second and draw in the third division
Cottbus, like Dynamo Dresden, miss out on a win. Aue lose for the third time in a row. Rostock is stuck in the cellar.
Already more than 200 cases of suspected mushroom poisoning
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.
Aue and Dynamo lose, Hansa historic, Cottbus draw
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.
Over 1,000 euros from city bet for Friedrich's cemetery portal
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 Hansa Rostock ends drought with win against FC Erzgebirge Aue
FC Erzgebirge and Hansa deliver a thrilling East duel that is only decided in stoppage time.
Emigration of young people from East Germany continues
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?
East German economy: Slight deterioration in the business climate
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.
Dynamo Dresden surrender lead in table: 1:1 against Hansa Rostock
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.
East German politicians furious over failed migration talks
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.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East continues to cool down
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.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz awards prizes to civic projects in eastern Germany
A few days before the elections in Saxony and Thuringia, the Chancellor honors volunteers from the East - and thinks back to a project of his own.
Demand for savings bank loans increases in eastern Germany
Private customers of the savings banks in eastern Germany are once again taking out more loans, particularly for residential construction. Business had collapsed due to high interest rates.
Left Party calls for investment offensive for East Germany
The Left has always had a special focus on East German issues. Now they are calling for a concentrated effort to harmonize living and working conditions in East and West.
Leaders Aue with best start - Cottbus celebrates Borgmann
Three wins after three third division matches is unprecedented. Aue thus underpins its promotion ambitions. In Cottbus, everyone is celebrating with a special joker. Hansa give away the win.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe: People fear losing what they have achieved
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe feels that the mood in the East is sometimes worse than the situation would suggest. Brandenburg's Minister President makes a similar observation.
East German mechanical engineering industry fights for trainees
Eastern German mechanical engineering companies are struggling with unfilled apprenticeships and falling numbers of applicants. The industry association is calling for more practical relevance - and better career guidance at schools.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony intensify tourism cooperation
MV and Saxony want to cooperate more closely in tourism development, with a focus on recruiting skilled workers and international tourism.
Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasize importance of World Heritage applications
The Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasized the importance of the successful World Heritage applications and signed agreements on closer cooperation in tourism and research.
Schwesig meets Saxon counterpart Kretschmer
Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are united by the joy of new World Heritage sites. At their meeting, however, the heads of government of both states also want to look to the future.
Minister President Manuela Schwesig meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer in Schwerin and Rostock
Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Schwerin and Rostock to strengthen cooperation.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in eastern Germany down
The sentiment barometer for the regional economy in eastern Germany continues to fall. Both the current situation and expectations are rated worse.
MV and Saxony want to intensify cooperation
The joy over new World Heritage sites in both federal states is still reverberating. However, the heads of government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are also looking to the future.
Around 260 historic vehicles on the longest federal highway
The 7th long-distance classic car tour led along the B96 from Zittau to Binz. The next one is due to take place in five years' time.
AfD ahead of CDU in Saxony-Anhalt in European elections
In the European elections, there are indications that the AfD could receive the most votes in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin. In interim results, it is ahead of the CDU.
Director Haselböck's contract extended ahead of schedule
Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck will remain with the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Her contract has been extended ahead of schedule for a further five years.
More unauthorized entries across the German-Polish border
Since spring, the Federal Police have been registering more unauthorized entries across the border in the east. The Ministry of the Interior believes that Moscow and Minsk are also responsible for this.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
Numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield in Anklam. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
In Anklam, numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
"Spot on" network to drive forward the East German solar industry
Companies, service providers and research institutes join forces to strengthen the solar industry in eastern Germany
Lawsuits against connection for LNG terminal dismissed
Superfluous and harmful to the environment or necessary in terms of security of supply? The Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal is controversial. A federal court has now ruled against the connection.
Victory in Rostock: Magdeburg halts downward trend
1. FC Magdeburg had gone six games in a row without a win. In the basement duel with Hansa Rostock, the streak ends at the right time.
Victory in Rostock: Magdeburg halts downward trend
1. FC Magdeburg had gone six games in a row without a win. In the basement duel with Hansa Rostock, the streak ends at the right time.
Band Santiano cancels tour premiere due to illness
Due to a severe gastrointestinal infection, two musicians from the band Santiano had to go to hospital and the premiere of the new tour in Schwerin was canceled at short notice.
WG Wolf presents criteria for shooting "problem wolves"
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Tourism wants better rail connections and less bureaucracy
People who want to travel to their vacation destination in the most environmentally friendly way possible like to take the train. But this is still difficult in many small towns in northern Germany - the industry is calling for improvements.
Savings banks in the East grant significantly fewer loans
The rise in interest rates is slowing down residential construction - this is also reflected in the balance sheet of the East German Savings Banks Association for the past year.
East German Chambers of Industry and Commerce: Letter to Scholz
In the super election year 2024, the chambers of commerce are concerned about the rise of "extreme forces" and the state of the regional economy. In a letter to the chancellor, they are not sparing with their criticism - and give him a tip.
Billion-euro burden for East German federal states due to additional and special pensions from the GDR
In 2023, the East German federal states raised around 2.68 billion euros for supplementary and special pensions from the GDR.
Romely Pfund conducts traditional New Year's Eve concert
Women have found it extremely difficult to break into the world of classical music, which has been dominated by men for centuries. Especially when it came to orchestral conducting. Romely Pfund is considered a pioneer in Germany. Now she can be experienced as a guest conductor in Schwerin.
Vacancy rate in eastern Germany higher than in the west
The housing vacancy rate in eastern Germany remained significantly higher than in the west in 2022. The market-active vacancy rate for multi-storey apartments was 5.8 percent in eastern Germany (excluding Berlin) and 1.9 percent in the west, as the consulting institute Empirica announced in Berlin o ..
"Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance" wins defectors from the left
A few weeks before the party is founded, the new "Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance" is trying to gain a foothold in the region. In Ueckermünde in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the left-wing faction in the town council has declared its unanimous withdrawal from the party in order to join the new alliance, ..
NOFV boss Winkler: Idiots endanger sport and clubs
Outbreaks of violence between fan camps are also on the rise in the North-East Regional Football League. NOFV president Winkler is worried.
East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German Left Party parliamentary group leaders warn of social cuts and investment cuts due to the budget crisis.
East German left-wing parties warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party have warned the federal government against cuts to social benefits and investments. There is a threat of social austerity.
Highest number of unauthorized entries since 2015
From February to September, the number of unauthorized entries into Germany rose steadily. The Federal Police have new figures for October that point in a different direction.
Disruptions also possible on the East German railroad
The private railroad company Odeg is also expecting disruptions and cancellations on its lines due to the warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. As Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn uses the infrastructure of Deutsche Bahn, restrictions are possible, Odeg announced in Berlin on Wednesday. However, Odeg ..
East German state leaders discuss irregular migration and securing skilled workers
The heads of the eastern German states meet for a special conference in Brussels to discuss irregular migration and securing skilled workers.
FC Hansa Rostock wins East Germany duel against 1.FC Magdeburg
FC Hansa Rostock have managed to catch up with the midfield of the 2nd Bundesliga with a win in the eastern duel and exacerbated the crisis of hosts 1. FC Magdeburg.
Unity Monument at risk: 2.5 million euros in additional funding
The completion of the Freedom and Unity Monument in Berlin is at risk without additional federal funding, according to the general contractor. According to information from Friday, the Stuttgart office of Milla & Partner has asked the Federal Institute for Building and Regional Planning, which i ..
Days of Jewish Music as a sign against anti-Semitism
This year's International Days of Jewish Music are taking place under special circumstances following the terrorist attack on Israel. They are intended to set an example.
Eastern states focus on the finances of right-wing extremists
The eastern German states are already cooperating in the fight against right-wing extremism - now cooperation is to be intensified. There is also agreement on the topics of migration and anti-Semitism.
East German mechanical engineering sector running out of steam
The economic development of the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector continues to lose momentum. Only 62 percent of companies still rated their overall situation as positive in the third quarter, according to the eastern branch of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) on Thursda ..
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann died
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann has died at the age of 82.
Isabell Alexandra Meldner wins Caspar David Friedrich Prize 2023
The art student Isabell Alexandra Meldner from Berlin is the winner of the Caspar David Friedrich Award 2023. The young artist award was presented on Saturday in Greifswald, the birthplace of the romantic painter.
Isabell Alexandra Meldner receives the Caspar David Friedrich Prize
The young artist Isabell Alexandra Meldner is awarded this year's Caspar David Friedrich Prize. She convinced with her poetic visual language and her sensitivity for colors, light and shadow. The exhibition "Time Takes too Long to Last" opens on Saturday in Greifswald.
Freight industry takes a critical view of border controls
The freight transport industry is critical of the new fixed controls on the border with Poland. The border has "a high volume of traffic, both from commercial transports and commuter traffic," a spokeswoman for the German Road Haulage, Logistics and Waste Management Association (BGL) said Tuesday. F ..
Domenico Müllensiefen awarded Johnson sponsorship prize
The author Domenico Müllensiefen has been honored with the Uwe-Johnson-Förderpreis 2023. The 36-year-old received the honor, which is endowed with 5000 euros, on Friday evening in the rehearsal stage of the Schauspielhaus Neubrandenburg, as the Mecklenburg Literary Society announced on Saturday. The ..
"It's boiling in the country": ARD film seeks explanations in the East
A few months ago, ARD journalist Jessy Wellmer already showed the special view of East Germans. Now she was on the road again for the film "Listen to us! We East Germans and the West".
East German textile industry calls for lower energy prices
The eastern German textile industry is calling on the German government to ensure lower energy prices. The industrial electricity price currently under discussion completely bypasses medium-sized companies, the Association of the North-East German Textile and Clothing Industry (vti) announced on Fri ..