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CDU state leaders in the east back Merz
The CDU political celebrities from the new federal states meet in Halle for the final spurt of the election campaign. They will discuss the paper "For a new departure in the East" and the candidate for Chancellor.
CDU wants to test start-up BAföG in eastern Germany
A few days before the Bundestag elections, the CDU has presented a paper on its ideas for eastern Germany. The main aim is to boost the SME economy.
Saxony MP Kretschmer against black-green coalition
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer sides with Bavaria's Prime Minister Söder. He says: No coalition with the Greens.
Left and FDP with election program also in Sorbian
Every vote counts. That is why some parties also rely on advertising and information during elections, and not just in German.
Fist punch and firecrackers thrown: attack on left-wing campaigner
Threats, insults, violence - left-wing campaigners have already been attacked several times in Saxony. In Bautzen, the team at an information stand was hit.
Scholz: Germany needs immigration for prosperity
At the SPD election campaign appearance in Leipzig, Chancellor Scholz calls for an objective debate on migration. He warns that prosperity cannot be secured without immigration.
CDU MPs from Saxony and Thuringia defend Merz
The fact that the CDU/CSU has accepted AfD votes in the Bundestag is partly upsetting the CDU. The heads of government of Saxony and Thuringia consider the approach to be correct.
Criticism of BSW politician Machill - party warns of campaign
BSW politician Marcel Machill is accused of violating his duty of neutrality as a professor. He himself admits that he made a mistake.
Left with a wave of new members - 470 new members since Wednesday
Since the founding of the BSW, the Left has had to contend with a significant decline in election results. Elsewhere, however, the curve is clearly pointing upwards.
Kretschmer: The AfD's biggest enemy is the CDU
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer clearly backs Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz in the migration debate. Attitude is not a substitute for action.
BSW deplores shortage of GPs and calls for remedy
The shortage of GPs is also evident in Saxony. "Health insurance is getting more and more expensive, but basic care is getting worse and worse," complains the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance.
Merz calls on SPD to give in on migration policy
Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz wants to make the AfD superfluous. He also believes that his own party is partly to blame for its rise.
Asylum policy: CDU and SPD at loggerheads in Saxony
Reactions to the CDU's plans for a tougher migration policy are fierce. The CDU/CSU in Saxony takes offense at a post by its coalition partner, the SPD.
Demonstrations against Union plans on migration
The protest follows hot on the heels. In a vote on migration policy, the AfD becomes a majority procurer for the CDU/CSU in the Bundestag for the first time. The streets of the country are filled with discontent.
Heimatunion sees CDU freed from "hostage-taking"
Union chancellor candidate Merz is sticking to proposals for a tougher migration policy despite criticism, even if the AfD agrees. In Saxony, he has the support of the CDU/CSU.
FDP state list in Saxony approved despite complaint
A complaint against several FDP state lists caused a stir. The Liberals in Saxony were also affected. However, the state election committee has now given the green light.
AfD Saxony relies on main proceedings after OVG decision
The Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the Saxon AfD as right-wing extremist. The party's complaint was rejected. The state association of the AfD Saxony is relying on the main proceedings.
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.
Court: AfD may be labeled right-wing extremist
The Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the AfD in Saxony as right-wing extremist. The Higher Administrative Court rejected an appeal by the party. The AfD was finally defeated.
Bundestag election: 19 parties have submitted state lists
Significantly fewer state lists were received by the state returning officer this year.
Several attacks on election campaigners - especially left-wingers affected
Just over a week ago, the parties in Saxony put up their first election posters. Several teams were injured, threatened or insulted in the process. One party in particular was affected.
Homann insists on regulation of social media in Europe
Hate is becoming socially acceptable on social media, says Saxony's SPD leader Henning Homann. He now hopes that Europe will stand firm when it comes to regulation after US President Trump takes office.
Saxony SPD considers outcome of Bundestag election open
The Saxon SPD is putting up a fighting fight in the election campaign for the Bundestag elections. They want to fight for every percentage point.
Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
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.
Almost all parties in Saxony have an increase in membership
The general election is just around the corner. The parties in Saxony feel prepared - at least the membership trend gives them hope.
SPD and Greens want to retain the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Scholz against a further increase in the retirement age
Chancellor Scholz answers questions from citizens at a town hall event in Chemnitz. He also discusses the future of pensions.
AfD in Saxony does not want to touch existing wind turbines
Saxony's AfD does not want to take up the fight against wind turbines. Statements to the contrary by its federal spokesperson Alice Weidel are attributed to the election campaign.
Police investigate after complaint by AfD parliamentary group leader
There are blockades by demonstrators at the AfD party conference in Riesa. The Brandenburg faction leader Berndt reports violence against him and has a black eye. The police investigate.
Riesa in focus: How a guest commentary defames protesters
Der Gastkommentar von André Langerfeld in Die Sachsen beschreibt die Proteste gegen den AfD-Parteitag in Riesa als ‚Kampfgebiet‘. Eine kritische Einordnung zeigt die wahren Hintergründe und stellt die gewaltfreie Haltung der Protestierenden heraus.
Left-wing parties call for rapid relief for teachers
When is a team a team? According to the common definition, it is a group and not an individual. And what about the multi-professional teams at schools in Saxony?
BSW criticizes lack of data on the corona pandemic
In Saxony, the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic is beginning at parliamentary level. In addition to a committee of inquiry, a commission of inquiry will also deal with the issue.
Constitution protector: AfD has shed its shyness
How to deal with the AfD? Thuringia's President of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution sees the rhetoric at the AfD party conference as disinhibition - and calls for further steps to be taken against the party.
AfD: Family consists of father, mother and children
"The family, consisting of father, mother and children, is the nucleus of society," writes the AfD in its election manifesto. The party conference is also about the Young Alternative.
AfD and BSW party conferences
The AfD continues its party conference in Riesa. Meanwhile, the BSW is meeting in Bonn - here, too, the focus is on the election program and the selection of a candidate for chancellor.
Pellmann leads the Left Party list for the Bundestag elections
Sören Pellmann is set to do it again. The Left Party politician from Leipzig is now also leading his party's Saxon list for the federal elections.
AfD party conference begins with a long delay
Blockades by demonstrators on the access routes, police operations and checks - the counter-protest significantly delays the start of the AfD party conference. It starts much later than planned.
AfD party conference cannot start on time
"Always courageous. Always for us," reads a billboard next to Alice Weidel's picture. But before the delegates can choose the AfD leader as their candidate for chancellor, they have to get past the protests.
AfD party conference elects Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The AfD meets in Riesa for the party conference to elect Alice Weidel as candidate for chancellor and to decide on the election program. There is a threat of controversy over some issues. Demonstrations take place outside the hall.
AfD party conference elects Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The AfD meets in Riesa for the party conference to elect Alice Weidel as candidate for chancellor and to decide on the election program. There is a threat of controversy over some issues. Demonstrations take place outside the hall.
BSW in closed meeting: Care Act and motion on integration
After the failure of a joint government alliance with the CDU and SPD, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance now wants to work constructively in opposition. First plans have been set.
Homann now also SPD parliamentary group leader
Following Dirk Panter's move to head the Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs, the cards have been reshuffled in the SPD state parliament. Party leader Henning Homann now also leads the parliamentary group.
Pellmann: Left Party will win 3 direct mandates
Leipzig's directly elected member of the Bundestag, Sören Pellmann, is certain that the Left Party will win three direct mandates in the Bundestag elections in February.
Greens demand release of more money for culture
As things stand, Saxony will not have a double budget until the middle of the year. Until then, provisional budget management applies - with restrictions.
Saxony FDP calls for lean state
After another defeat in the state elections, the extra-parliamentary FDP in Saxony is in a phase of rebuilding. At the Epiphany meeting, the party shows itself to be combative.
University Professor Machill is the BSW's top candidate
The BSW achieved double-digit results in elections in Saxony last year. Can it repeat this in the federal elections?
Machill to head Saxon BSW list for Bundestag
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in Saxony is only one year old and is already in its third election campaign. After the parliamentary elections, the structures in Saxony are to be expanded.
Green politician: Scholz is known as an asshole in the SPD
The Green Party member Paula Piechotta causes irritation with a harsh insult to the Chancellor and is criticized by some Social Democrats. An apology follows in the evening.
Kathrin Michel leads Saxony's SPD into the federal election
Following the break-up of the traffic light coalition, the parties are gearing up for an early general election in February. The SPD's top candidate in Saxony is co-leader Kathrin Michel.
Torsten Herbst is the top candidate of the FDP Saxony
The FDP's election results in Saxony have been poor recently. Can it turn this around for the federal election?
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
Free Voters contest federal election with dual leadership
The Free Voters in Saxony see themselves caught between the CDU and the AfD. They have now determined their list of candidates for the Bundestag elections.
Paula Piechotta leads the Green list for the Bundestag election
Saxony's Greens have put together their team for the federal elections. The woman at the top comes from Leipzig and already has experience in federal politics.
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.
Saxony CDU votes for coalition agreement with a large majority
The CDU wants to enter into an alliance with the SPD in Saxony for another five years. The majority in favor of the coalition agreement is clear.
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.
CDU votes on coalition agreement and Bundestag candidates
The approval of the CDU and SPD base for the new Saxon coalition agreement is considered certain. The CDU/CSU in the Free State also wants to set its personnel course for the new Bundestag.
CDU votes on coalition agreement and Bundestag candidates
The approval of the CDU and SPD base for the new Saxon coalition agreement is considered certain. The CDU/CSU in the Free State also wants to set its personnel course for the new Bundestag.
"Very short notice" - Greens meet CDU on Friday
Kretschmer wants to talk to the other parties in his search for a majority for the prime minister election. The meeting with the Greens will take place less than a week before the vote.
AfD politician Krah is a direct candidate for the Bundestag
The controversial AfD politician Maximilian Krah wants to move from the EU Parliament to the Bundestag. He has now cleared one hurdle: The AfD in Saxony is putting him forward as a direct candidate.
AfD calls for sole CDU government
The AfD is interfering in the formation of the government with a proposal: The CDU should govern alone - then the AfD parliamentary group would vote for Kretschmer.
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.
Saxon Greens still only with Müser as chairman
Following the surprising resignation of co-chairwoman Christin Furtenbacher, the party's executive committee elected the previous day now has five members. There is still a female leader.
Green Party state leader in Saxony resigns
Saxony's Green Party state chairwoman was only narrowly confirmed in office on Saturday. One day later, Christin Furtenbacher withdrew - she lacked the support of her party.
Saxony's Greens enter federal election campaign with old board
The Saxon Greens have already come to terms with their disappointing performance in the state elections. Now they are confirming the state executive committee - which will only be in office for a short time due to the federal elections.
Saxony's Greens elect state executive committee in Chemnitz
The Saxon Greens have already come to terms with their disappointing performance in the state elections. Now the party's internal elections are coming up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AfD co-founder Gauland elected to state list in Saxony
Co-founder Alexander Gauland actually wanted to retire from active politics. But now the 83-year-old wants to give it another go - and enter the Bundestag.
Chrupalla elected as top candidate of the Saxon AfD
Saxony's AfD is entering the federal election campaign with federal chairman Tino Chrupalla at the helm. The next federal election is expected to take place on February 23 following the end of the traffic light system.
AfD in Saxony selects list for Bundestag election
At its party conference in Löbau, the Saxon AfD wants to determine its personnel for the Bundestag elections. The list also contains some surprises.
Green Party board to run again - resignation announced
At the party conference at the beginning of December, the Green Party's executive committee first wants to be re-elected and then resign a few months later. The background to this is the general election.
AfD draws up state list for Bundestag elections
At a party conference, members of the AfD in Saxony vote on the list of candidates for the Bundestag elections. It could include some prominent names.
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.
Greens sharply criticize CDU and SPD in Saxony
The Greens in Saxony are on the outside looking in on attempts to form a government. They are not sparing in their criticism of the CDU and SPD - and are drawing boundaries for cooperation in the state parliament.
Greens sharply criticize CDU and SPD in Saxony
The Greens in Saxony are on the outside looking in on attempts to form a government. They are not sparing in their criticism of the CDU and SPD - and are drawing boundaries for cooperation in the state parliament.
Gauland sees CDU as main opponent in Bundestag election
The AfD co-founder now wants to run for the Bundestag again after all. In his former political home of Brandenburg, he attacks one party in particular.
BSW on agreement in Thuringia: different conditions in Saxony
BSW state director Sabine Zimmermann welcomes the Brombeer agreement in Thuringia. In Saxony, the CDU and SPD had missed the opportunity for a new start.
Green Party Conference in Chemnitz
The Greens' party conference was actually supposed to focus on evaluating the state election campaign. Now the focus is also shifting to dealing with the minority government of the CDU and SPD.
AfD co-founder Gauland wants to run for the Bundestag after all
Alexander Gauland actually wanted to retire from parliament after the Bundestag elections. Now the 83-year-old has apparently changed his mind.
Green Party Conference in Chemnitz
The Greens' party conference was actually supposed to focus on evaluating the state election campaign. Now the focus is also shifting to dealing with the minority government of the CDU and SPD.
AfD politician Krah wants to enter the Bundestag
In spring, he spoiled the AfD leadership's European election campaign with negative headlines. His AfD colleagues publicly ostracized him in the EU Parliament. Now Maximilian Krah wants to go to Berlin.
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 concerned about verbal hostility towards cultural institutions in Saxony
The Ministry of Culture reports "sometimes threatening letters from the audience" about a production at the Dresden State Theater. The art scene is also being targeted by extremists.
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.
Saxony SPD's preference for candidate for chancellor unclear
The Saxon SPD is keeping a low profile when it comes to the question of its preferred candidate for chancellor. Of 13 sub-districts, only one has commented on the issue. And the party headquarters is also keeping quiet.
Saxony SPD's preference for candidate for chancellor unclear
The Saxon SPD is keeping a low profile when it comes to the question of its preferred candidate for chancellor. Of 13 sub-districts, only one has commented on the issue. And the party headquarters is also keeping quiet.
Saxon CDU politician Marco Wanderwitz will not stand for re-election to the Bundestag
Marco Wanderwitz sat in the Bundestag for over 20 years. Now he is no longer a candidate. His conclusion sounds sobering.
The Left set the pace with direct candidates - Bünger in Dresden
The early Bundestag elections are putting the parties under time pressure. As invitation deadlines also apply to the nomination of candidates, they have to be quick.
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.