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Exploratory talks for an alliance between the CDU, BSW and SPD in Saxony are drawing closer. In the run-up to the talks, the potential partners are attempting to cool things down verbally. The first three-way meeting will take place on Monday.
A possible BSW participation in government at state level has nothing to do with foreign policy, you might think. Wrong, warns a prominent historian.
Right-wingers are torpedoing postal voting in order to sow doubts about democracy and portray unpopular election results as manipulated. A dangerous game.
It's the parliamentary summer break. After that, however, things could get busy in political Berlin. The reason is the state elections in the east. What business associations say.
Economic uncertainty and globalization are encouraging the rise of radical parties - what measures we can take to strengthen democracy.
Should Saxony go into debt to clear the investment backlog? The CDU is adamant about the debt brake and refers to the constitution. Other parties are calling for the rules to be relaxed.
The Greens in Saxony's state parliament are proposing better help for animal shelters and sanctuaries for wild animals. "The animal shelters in Saxony are at the limit of what they can achieve. The number of animals taken in is constantly increasing - but the resources are not growing with it," expl ..
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has quickly and easily cleared another hurdle for participation in the state elections in Saxony on September 1. BSW leader Sabine Zimmermann explained in Dresden on Wednesday that not only had the required 1000 signatures of supporters been handed over to the st ..
The Saxon FDP is in danger of failing to reach the five-percent hurdle for the third time in the state elections and is mobilizing voters to maintain a strong center in Saxony.
In the upcoming elections in eastern Germany, strong results are on the horizon for the AfD, among others. The CDU chairman sees a bulwark against this.
In many places in Saxony, too, there is now a shortage of doctors. Calls for better conditions for medical studies are growing louder. The Left Party is also joining in.
In the European election campaign, the AfD enfant terrible Krah had to hold back in the end. However, the MEP wants to get back into full swing in the upcoming state election campaign.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance is expecting 2.75 million euros from state partial funding for upcoming election campaigns. Budgets totaling 1.3 million euros are planned for the East.
The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance is counting on 2.75 million euros from partial state funding for successful results in the European elections. Planning budgets for the state elections in the east.
The Saxon election committee decides on nominations for the state parliament elections and admits numerous parties and associations.
Comprehensive healthcare, free lunches at daycare centers and schools, fair wages and affordable rents - these are the issues with which the Left Party wants to win over voters.
In Saxony, there are signs of a neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD in the state elections in September, with BSW as a possible third-strongest force.
About two and a half months before the state election in Saxony, a recent Insa survey shows a neck-and-neck race between the AfD and CDU. According to the survey published on Wednesday, the AfD is the strongest force, just ahead of the CDU. The Saxon AfD is classified as right-wing extremist by the ..
The Saxon Greens have suffered a heavy defeat in the European and local elections in Saxony. Nevertheless, they want to spread confidence in the election campaign.
The former Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany has long been campaigning for an attempt to ban the AfD. Now, according to his own statements, he has overcome an important hurdle on the way there.
Team Zastrow - the party of former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow - is running several direct candidates in the state elections on September 1 following its surprising success in the Dresden city council elections a week ago. Zastrow said that "other structures and financial resources" were needed ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for cross-party solutions to key issues. "It is time to act. Germany must now find solutions to a few key issues that are really shaking up this country - major cross-party solutions," he said on Saturday at a party conference of the Sa ..
In the European and local elections, the AfD clearly beat the CDU in Saxony. Since then, people have been looking for explanations as to why the AfD has met with such a positive response in eastern Germany in particular.
The Saxon CDU will adopt its government program for the state elections on 1 September in Löbau on Saturday (10:00 a.m.). It is entitled "Because it's about Saxony" and sets out the CDU's positions on 74 pages. The focus is on topics such as education and training, internal security and strengthenin ..
A new state parliament will be elected in Saxony on September 1. Saxony's Minister President hopes that federal politics will not be a decisive factor.
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament has failed with its bill for a special fund for social equalization and climate protection.
The left-wing parties in the Saxon state parliament have failed with their bill for a special fund for social compensation and climate protection. Five billion euros were to be used to relieve the population in the event of crises, natural disasters or catastrophes. During a debate in parliament on ..
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Saxony is defending itself against accusations of extremism from CDU federal leader Friedrich Merz and criticizing his tactics.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) counters CDU accusations in Saxony. Merz describes Wagenknecht as far-left and far-right.
Despite losing to the AfD, the Saxon CDU wants to become "clearly the strongest force" in the state elections on September 1 and present its government program "Because it's about Saxony".
The result of the local elections makes politics in the Free State more difficult due to the fragmentation of district and municipal councils.
The CDU in Saxony continues to strictly reject cooperation with the AfD following their clear victory in the European elections on Sunday. "We have clear substantive reasons why there can be no cooperation with this party," said General Secretary Alexander Dierks in Dresden on Monday. Everyone had b ..
After winning the European elections in Saxony, AfD state leader Jörg Urban has called on the other parties to rethink the wall against his party. "The party that has the most voter support cannot be ignored in the long term," said Urban on Monday in Dresden. Following this result, he is now hoping ..
The AfD has become the strongest party in the European elections in eastern Germany. Saxony's Minister President is calling for better solutions to problems ahead of the state elections in the east - including from his own party.
The criticism of the Saxon Court of Audit regarding the growing number of state employees has also brought the extra-parliamentary opposition of the FDP and Free Voters onto the scene.
The AfD in Saxony considers itself to be wrongly placed in the far-right corner. Corresponding classifications by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution therefore put the party on notice.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
AfD receives the most votes in simulated European and local elections for young people in Saxony. Results also show nationwide comparisons.
The Free Voters (FW) in Saxony believe that the integration of children and young people with foreign roots into the school system is no longer guaranteed and warn of a collapse. "The figures show alarming conditions. The number of preparatory classes for German as a second language has almost doubl ..
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
Kathrin Michel bemoans increasing aggression in the election campaign and calls for moderation in dealing with political opponents.
The SPD's lead candidate for the European elections, Katarina Barley, calls for a courageous civil society and emphasizes the importance of democracy and peace at a major rally in Leipzig. Chancellor Scholz warned against an escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
Katarina Barley calls for a vigilant civil society to protect democracy and peace at a major rally in Leipzig. Chancellor Scholz warns against escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
The AfD is canceling its planned election campaign finale in Dresden due to severe weather warnings. An alternative event is planned during the state election campaign.
Maximilian Krah, AfD European candidate, appears in the election campaign despite a ban on appearances by the party leadership. Pictures in a blue AfD jacket in front of a shopping center in Dresden.
Find out which German parties such as the CDU, SPD, Greens and others are standing in the 2024 European elections and what impact your vote will have.
At the beginning of the month, Matthias Ecke was beaten up while putting up election posters in Dresden. How does he view the attack?
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. Fake CDU election posters were also put into circulation.
A Green Party politician is harassed, insulted and spat at while putting up election posters. The suspects were caught the same evening and the case is now to be brought to court quickly.
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged at the weekend in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. In addition, fake CDU election posters with false slogans were put into circulation in the Free State, the police announced on Monday. According to the report, unknown persons caused dam ..
European elections in Leipzig: von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of fundamental values and the fight against extremists
Saxony's state parliament will be re-elected in September. In its election manifesto, the AfD advocates stricter sanctions against recipients of citizens' benefits and a reorganization of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
After attacks on candidates and campaign workers, Ricarda Lang calls for cross-party protection of democracy.
Jörg Urban was confirmed in office at the party conference with 90.15%. Urban poses question of power for state elections.
AfD party leader Tino Chrupalla sharply criticizes the parties of Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni after their expulsion from the ID group in the European Parliament.
Following the expulsion of AfD MEPs from the right-wing ID Group in the European Parliament, the AfD leadership is determined not to remain isolated at European level after the European elections. "We have taken note of the ID Group's decision. Nevertheless, we are optimistic about the election even ..
All AfD MEPs were expelled from the right-wing ID group in the European Parliament following a motion by group leader Marco Zanni.
All AfD MEPs have been excluded from the right-wing ID Group in the European Parliament. A corresponding motion by group leader Marco Zanni has received the necessary support, several group representatives told the German Press Agency in Brussels on Thursday.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rig ..
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.
Maximilian Krah has been a controversial candidate for the AfD for weeks. He has now announced his withdrawal from the party leadership and no longer wants to appear. And this two weeks before the European elections.
With just over two weeks to go before the European elections, the AfD leadership is breaking with its lead candidate Maximilian Krah. The federal executive board has banned Krah from making an appearance, a party spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, according to a report in the Bild newspaper.Copyri ..
The Left Party sees no reason to reduce the wolf population in Saxony, but emphasizes the importance of effective herd protection.
For SPD leader Klingbeil, it is clear that Chancellor Scholz will be the candidate for chancellor again despite weak poll ratings. Not everyone at grassroots level sees it that way.
The BSW founded its Saxon state association in February. The party wants to bring a "breath of fresh air" to the state parliament - for example with a committee of inquiry into coronavirus policy.
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 ..
The Saxon state association of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is to line up for the state elections on Saturday. At two formal party conferences on the same day in Dresden, the election program for the state election will first be adopted (from 10.00 a.m.) and then the candidates for the state ..
Just over a week ago, Matthias Ecke was beaten until he was hospitalized while putting up election posters in Dresden. He is not intimidated by this.
Yvonne Mosler and Cornelius Sternkopf were attacked while putting up election posters. The perpetrators were arrested by the police.
The federal and state interior ministers are discussing more protection for political activists following violent attacks on politicians. Saxony is planning a Bundesrat initiative to toughen penalties.
An SPD politician is attacked in Dresden - it is not the only case. Now the interior ministers are talking about better protection. The SPD and Greens are calling for consistent action.
Brandenburg's Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) expects concrete results from the consultations on the consequences of attacks on election campaigners.
The Saxon State Parliament's Committee on Internal Affairs discusses the current attacks on election workers and protection during election campaigns
More than 300 politicians and over 6000 citizens support the declaration against violence following the attack on Matthias Ecke.
Leipzig MP Sören Pellmann (Left Party) has been threatened again, according to his own statements. On Monday morning, dog excrement and a flyer smeared with swastikas and threats were found in the letterbox of his constituency office, he announced on Monday. This was the second time in four days. "I ..
The LKA Saxony assigns at least one suspect to the right-wing spectrum. Zeit Online reports.
After the attack while putting up election posters in Dresden, SPD MEP Matthias Ecke has sent a message of thanks from the hospital. "I am overwhelmed by your sympathy and solidarity," Ecke wrote in a post on the X platform (previously: Twitter) on Monday. It does him good and gives him strength. Bu ..
The CDU and AfD are still neck-and-neck in the run-up to the state elections in Saxony on September 1, according to a new poll by the opinion research institute Civey. In the latest survey by Civey and "Sächsische.de", the AfD landed at 32 percent in the Sunday poll, followed by the CDU with 30 perc ..
The outrage over the cowardly and brutal attack on election campaigners in Saxony continues. The bishops in the Free State are also speaking out against violence and attempts at intimidation.
Following the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke in Dresden, the Saxon Interior Minister has announced close coordination with the parties to protect their election campaigners.
An SPD politician is brutally beaten up during an election campaign in Dresden - the horror is great. Consequences are now being discussed. However, suspected perpetrators are also still being sought.
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser is calling for better protection for politicians and helpers during election campaigns. "We need an even more visible police presence on the ground to protect democrats at campaign stands and events," the SPD politician told the Rheinische Post newspaper ..
In addition to the European elections and three state elections, tens of thousands of municipal seats will also be up for grabs in 2024. One association is concerned about the increasing number of attacks on politicians and election workers.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has condemned the growing aggression and increasing violence within society. "These are enemies of democracy (...) It really is five to twelve," he said on the ARD program "Caren Miosga" on Sunday evening. It was important to put a stop to this. W ..
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.
After the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke, around 2,000 people demonstrated for democracy and against violence in Dresden, according to police reports. They gathered in the Striesen district early on Sunday evening. Ecke had been beaten up there on Friday evening by four young men while putti ..
SPD Federal Chair Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP Matthias Ecke as the act of an individual.
A Green Party election worker in Dresden was punched and kicked several times. The perpetrators could belong to the right-wing spectrum.
Dresden SPD MEP Matthias Ecke underwent surgery after attack and is doing well under the circumstances.
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke will continue his election campaign after his recovery. Party feels solidarity and support after the attack.
After the attack on an SPD politician in Dresden, the crimes during the election campaign continue. The city's police are alerted to an attack on an AfD stand and damaged election posters for various parties.
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply criticized the recent attacks on politicians. "Brutal attacks on committed democrats, campaigners and politicians are attacks on the foundation of our #democracy: free elections," the Green politician wrote on the platform X, formerly Twitter, o ..
Left Party leader Janine Wissler and Saxon party chairwoman Susanne Schaper have described the attacks on campaigners as an "attack on democracy". Democrats must stand together against the danger from the right-wing fringe, they said in a statement from the Left Party state association on Saturday. ..
Unknown persons attack SPD MEP Ecke while he is putting up election posters. The Left Party declares its solidarity with him, while the FDP and BSW condemn the attack.
Saxony's DGB Chairman Markus Schlimbach condemns the attacks on election campaigners from various democratic parties in Saxony.
Federal President Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on SPD and Green Party politicians and calls for joint action.
The Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Malu Dreyer, has strongly condemned the recent attacks on politicians. "The events in Dresden and elsewhere are abhorrent and leave us stunned," the SPD politician said in Mainz on Saturday. "It is a calculated use of violence to intimidate democrats." ..
Young men aged between 17 and 20 attack Matthias Ecke and Green Party election workers while putting up election posters in Striesen. Ecke is injured and requires surgery.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has assured SPD MEP Matthias Ecke of her support and solidarity following the attack on him. She was "appalled by the vicious attack", Metsola wrote on the X platform (formerly Twitter). Those responsible must be brought to justice. "Matthia ..