Left party leadership in Saxony withdraws after election defeat
The Saxon Left Party must look for a new leadership duo. The state party conference in November should bring clarity.
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Schuster: Party ban is not a political wish list
Following the state elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg, the debate about banning the AfD has flared up again. The Saxon Interior Minister is skeptical of such demands.
Left-wing parties consider sub-committee on the coronavirus pandemic inadmissible
The coronavirus pandemic is still causing a stir today. In Saxony, people are arguing about the right way to deal with it. The AfD and BSW believe the task lies with a committee of inquiry.
Thuringia's Minister President Bodo Ramelow skeptical about possible AfD ban motion
A possible application to ban the AfD party is causing discussion. Bodo Ramelow also expresses concerns and recognizes a danger.
AfD requests committee of inquiry into corona
Representatives of all parties in the Saxon state parliament have spoken out in favor of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the appropriate means of doing so is controversial.
BSW, CDU and SPD hold talks on possible government participation in Saxony
Getting to know each other continues: after initial talks between the three parties, the potential coalition partners for a new government in Saxony meet for a second time. But when will the actual exploratory talks begin?
SPD proposes Pallas as Vice-President of the state parliament
According to the SPD, the Saxon state parliament is to have another vice president. The candidate is not controversial, but the decision is.
Left Party leader Schaper now heads state parliamentary group
The Left Party in Saxony's state parliament wants to be a "loud voice" for the quiet ones in future. The parliamentary group has shrunk considerably following the election defeat and now has its hands full.
Blackberry season in the east
Blackberries are currently on everyone's lips - at least in the political arena in some federal states. But what does it actually mean and where does the term come from?
Blackberry season in the east
Blackberries are currently on everyone's lips - at least in the political arena in some federal states. But what does it actually mean and where does the term come from?
CDU, BSW and SPD in Saxony agree further talks
The potential coalition partners for a new government in Saxony do not want to rush into anything. Further talks have been agreed before coalition negotiations take place.
Söder warns of consequences for the future after AfD success in the east
Even if the AfD has no prospect of government participation after the elections in the east, its good results are worrying the other parties. The CSU even fears a permanent change.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for new political culture
Next Monday, the potential government partners in Saxony will meet for the first time for three-way talks. However, it will be some time before coalition negotiations begin.
Contradictory signals from the CDU to the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance
The CDU/CSU is finding it difficult to deal with the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance. The BSW receives different signals from Berlin, Dresden and Erfurt.
Wagenknecht sees chances for government participation after talks with CDU
Sahra Wagenknecht is open to cooperation between the BSW and the CDU in Thuringia and Saxony. However, she is sharply critical of the federal chairman.
SPD sticks to demand for investment fund
The collapse of part of Dresden's Carola Bridge has highlighted the investment backlog. The SPD reiterates its call for a "Saxony Fund" and sees itself confirmed by an expert opinion.
Green parliamentary group re-elects Schubert as chairwoman
The new leadership of the Green Party is the same as the old one: Franziska Schubert, Valentin Lippmann and Christin Melcher. They want to do "proper opposition work" with their parliamentary group team.
Kretschmer welcomes agreement between Söder and Merz on chancellor candidacy
The candidacy for chancellor remained open for a long time, but now it is clear: Friedrich Merz will run for the CDU/CSU. Michael Kretschmer welcomes the decision.
Economic experts warn of negative consequences of the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia
The election results of the AfD and BSW in Saxony and Thuringia have economists worried. The vast majority expect negative economic consequences for the states.
Merz: Eastern CDU does not need advice from the West
The CDU wants to forge coalitions in Saxony and Thuringia - and also needs unloved partners. The federal party leader resents advice from outside. But he is clear about one thing.
Study: firewall to AfD in municipalities has cracks, but stands firm
Time and again, there is talk of a firewall when parties emphasize their refusal to cooperate with the AfD. Researchers have now investigated how firm the wall is in the eastern municipalities.
CDU head of government Kretschmer supports SPD man Woidke
Ahead of the state elections, Brandenburg's SPD Prime Minister Woidke is receiving support from Saxony's head of government Kretschmer. This is unusual - because CDU top candidate Redmann wants to succeed Woidke.
Grimma mayor Matthias Berger wants to join the state parliament
Grimma's mayor Berger had long considered whether he should accept his seat in the state parliament. Now a decision has apparently been made.
Meeting of BSW and SPD in Saxony: constructive atmosphere
Following the state elections in Saxony, two potential coalition partners of the CDU have met for the first time. BSW and SPD speak of a pleasant and constructive atmosphere.
CDU nominates Alexander Dierks as president of the state parliament
The CDU is also relying on a new generation for another top office in the Free State. If the Union has its way, 36-year-old Alexander Dierks will be the future president of the state parliament.
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer meets BSW Chairwoman Wagenknecht in Berlin
The CDU in Saxony is dependent on BSW to form a government. Kretschmer has now discussed possible cooperation with Wagenknecht.
Dagdelen sets conditions for BSW government participation
In Thuringia and Saxony, there seems to be no way around the BSW when it comes to forming a government. Their foreign policy expert makes it clear what is important to the BSW.
CDU General Secretary Alexander Dierks to become President of the Saxon State Parliament
The CDU is also relying on a new generation for another top office in the Free State. If the Union has its way, 36-year-old Alexander Dierks will be the president of the state parliament in future.
Analysis reveals: AfD firmly established as a 'workers' party' in Saxony and Thuringia
The time after elections is the time for analysis. Which voter groups did the parties in Thuringia and Saxony win votes from - and which did they lose?
Kretschmer rejects coalition with Greens after Bundestag elections
The federal elections are still a good year away. After the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, however, more thought is being given to options at federal level.
Kretschmer: Minority government not an option in Saxony
After the state elections in Saxony, there are signs of difficult talks for a coalition. One thing is clear: Prime Minister Kretschmer wants a majority. If that fails, there is only one way forward.
FDP facing the end in the East? Ex-FDP leader criticizes federal party
Holger Zastrow was long regarded as a veteran of the Saxony FDP. In 1999, he led the Liberals out of a serious crisis. At the beginning of this year, he left the party - out of frustration with the course of the traffic light.
Scholz: Strengthening of the AfD "depresses me greatly"
More than 30 percent for the AfD in Thuringia and Saxony: Chancellor Scholz gives three reasons why he believes this is the case.
Saxon FDP seeks new strategy after election defeat
The FDP in Saxony only received 0.9% of the vote in the state elections, marking a historic low. It is still unclear what will happen next.
SPD parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament backs Dirk Panter as parliamentary group leader
The Saxon SPD does not want to be determined by the Saarland. This is another reason why the Social Democrats have reservations about the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance. At the same time, however, they want to be open to talks.
Christian Hartmann remains Chairman of the CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament
The Saxon CDU/CSU is relying on personnel continuity. Everything remains the same at the top of the state parliamentary group.
AfD man Maier may return to the Bundestag
Jens Maier is considered a right-winger of the AfD. The judge was given early retirement in Saxony. His political career also came to an end. Now it could pick up speed again.
Heimatunion proposes new forms of government policy
The days of the CDU ruling alone in Saxony are long gone. The CDU has had to share power with others since 2004. Now things are getting particularly complicated.
AfD initiates investigation after software glitch
The AfD is demanding a full investigation into a software error in the calculation of mandates. Party leader Urban threatens legal consequences.
Monika Maron: AfD dilemma could have been avoided
Writer Monika Maron laments mistakes in dealing with the AfD in the early years. According to her, the political development also has consequences for her writing.
Wendt: AfD does not need a new image
The AfD has once again failed to become the strongest party in the state elections in Saxony despite making gains. Is the party perhaps too radical for many voters? Leading AfD figures see it differently.
Grimma mayor Matthias Berger undecided about state parliament seat
Matthias Berger is a popular local politician. He won a direct mandate in the state elections as the leading candidate for the Free Voters. But he doubts whether working as a lone fighter makes sense.
Merz skeptical about BSW - But free hand for regional associations
The CDU leader is actually a strict opponent of cooperation with the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance. He puts the responsibility for a possible collaboration on his colleagues in Saxony and Thuringia.
Wagenknecht: "Coalition partners must talk to me"
Sahra Wagenknecht is the founder of the party of the same name and its central figure. She wants to have a say in the first possible government formations of the BSW.
Left party sees narrow state parliament entry as last chance
The Left Party has only just made it into the Saxon state parliament. The state leader is calling for a new start in the federal party.
Kretschmer in favor of far-reaching changes in federal policy
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees people's protest behind Sunday's election results. He warns of great damage to the country if nothing changes.
Söder speaks of a turning point after state elections
According to Bavaria's Minister President, the election results in Saxony and Thuringia are a turning point in German post-war history. What he now considers important.
Left Party state leader Schaper misses out on direct mandate in Saxon state elections
Susanne Schaper stood as co-lead candidate for the Left Party. She had no chance in her Chemnitz constituency.
AfD politician Rolf Weigand elected mayor of Großschirma
AfD politician Rolf Weigand had already prevailed against his competitors in March, but the election had to be repeated. He is now the only remaining candidate to win the office.
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer confident in the leadership of the next state government
Since early this morning, eligible voters have been able to cast their votes for the state elections in Saxony. Prime Minister Kretschmer was at the ballot box early and was optimistic.
Polling stations open in Saxony
A lot could change in the Saxon state parliament after today's election Sunday. Eligible voters have been able to cast their votes since early this morning.
CDU sets its sights on victory in Saxony two days before state elections
The CDU has a clear goal in Sunday's election: it wants to become the strongest force. The Secretary General of the federal CDU says that Minister President Kretschmer has the right leadership qualities.
Habeck: AfD is an "alternative for deindustrialization"
Shortly before the state elections in Saxony, Federal Minister Habeck sharply criticizes the AfD - and warns of major damage to the economy should the AfD ever gain government responsibility.
Uncertain election results in Thuringia and Saxony ahead of the elections
Polls are always only snapshots and not election forecasts. But this time, it is particularly difficult for pollsters to make assessments ahead of the state elections in the east.
AfD leader criticizes traffic light coalition and CDU/CSU ahead of state elections
The AfD in Saxony is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. In the state capital, party leader Weidel announces a "blue miracle".
Free Voters and AfD: no political cooperation
The leading candidate for the Free Voters in Saxony has put his national leader in a bind with ambiguous statements about the AfD. Aiwanger makes it clear: there will be no cooperation with the AfD.
Left party files suit at constitutional court over right to ask questions
The Saxon constitution stipulates that the state government must answer questions from MPs "to the best of its knowledge, promptly and completely". The Left Party believes its right to ask questions has been violated.
Left party calls for daycare moratorium in Saxony
The number of children in Saxony is expected to fall in the coming years. Will staff have to leave or even close nurseries as a result? A moratorium should prevent this.
Environmental associations call on parties in eastern German states to take action against global warming
Climate change is making itself felt, even in Germany. However, it is not a major topic in the state election campaigns. Associations warn that it is not only the social climate that is heating up.
Associations ahead of state elections: don't forget the "climate crisis"
Climate change is making itself felt, even in Germany. However, it is not a major topic in the state election campaigns. Associations warn that it is not only the social climate that is heating up.
Wagenknecht compares current conditions with the end of the GDR
BSW namesake Sahra Wagenknecht strikes a chord with her supporters in Dresden with her criticism of the traffic light coalition and arms deliveries. She also sees the current elections as a signal for the federal government.
Green co-leading candidates warn of the rise of right-wing extremism
In some places, the 1990s were a heyday for right-wing extremists. That must not happen again, warns Saxony's leading Green candidate Meier.
Foreign Minister Baerbock blames Putin for the failure of peace efforts in Ukraine
In the final spurt of the election campaign, there are also arguments about aid for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Minister-President Kretschmer is a "foreign policy ghost driver", says cabinet colleague Meier.
Weidel calls for at least a five-year immigration ban
The Saxon AfD is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. The Kornmarkt in Bautzen is well filled when the party attracts prominent figures from the federal government.
FDP leader Lindner calls for consequences after suspected Islamist attack in Solingen
A man kills three people at a party in Solingen. The suspected perpetrator was required to leave the country. The suspected Islamist attack is also a topic in the state election campaign in Saxony.
Gysi sees democracy in Germany at risk
A few days before the election in Saxony, Left Party politician Gregor Gysi backs his party in Zwickau. The politician remains optimistic about the Left's return to the state parliament.
Saxony's Prime Minister Kretschmer calls for strengthening the democratic center
Ahead of the state election in Saxony this Sunday, the AfD and CDU are neck and neck in the polls - each polling around 30 percent. In the final spurt of the election campaign, there are clear words from the CDU/CSU celebrities.
Merz and Söder call for decisions on migration
A man kills three people at the "Festival of Diversity" in Solingen. One day later, the police arrest a suspect - the attack extends into the state election campaign in Saxony.
Youth: One third for AfD - two thirds are afraid of it
Children and young people voted in the U18 election in Saxony - and more than one in three voted for the AfD. At the same time, a study shows that many are afraid of the party.
AfD Saxony seeks to form government in state elections
Polls put the AfD at around 30 percent in the state elections, sometimes even ahead of the CDU - and there are plans to form a government. However, all parties in parliament have ruled out a coalition.
Study: Many young voters are afraid of the Greens
Young voters and the Greens were long considered a perfect match. However, the relationship has cooled since the European elections at the latest. A study now even reveals fears among many young voters.
AfD wins clearly in simulated state election for young people in Saxony
A few days before the state elections in Saxony, children and young people voted in a U18 election. The chairman of the Children's and Youth Ring calls the result "worrying".
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.
AfD leading according to poll ahead of state elections in Thuringia and Saxony
According to the latest Insa poll, the AfD is leading in the Sunday poll for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. Other parties must fear for their entry into the state parliaments.
Wagenknecht distances herself from right-wing extremists in the AfD
The namesake and co-leader of the new BSW party wants a different approach to the AfD. She clearly states what she rejects.
BSW boss: Kretschmer is apparently afraid of Wagenknecht
Saxony's Minister President sees the interference of the BSW's federal chairwoman as a "humiliation of its own local members". Saxony's BSW boss Zimmermann disagrees.
Sahra Wagenknecht wants to get involved in coalition negotiations
In Thuringia and Saxony, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance can hope to participate in government. But the party founder is already driving up the price - and reinforcing doubts.
FDP leader Lindner defends political offer in East Germany
In some polls for elections in eastern Germany, the FDP figures are no longer even mentioned, they are so poor. Yet the FDP has a lot to offer the people there - according to its chairman.
Alliance Germany for radical bureaucracy reduction
Bureaucracy is flourishing in many administrations. There are repeated calls to reduce the mass of regulations. The Alliance Germany has concrete proposals for this.
Greens aim for government participation despite poor poll results
The Greens want to remain in government after the state elections in order to continue projects such as the energy transition. Competition is harshly attacked at the presentation of the government program.
Brandenburg's Minister President Woidke warns of political instability in East Germany
With the three state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg, Minister President Woidke sees stability in danger. From the SPD politician's point of view, everything is at stake.
Left and BSW clash in the election campaign
Once together, now apart: the Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance are not on the same page and remain on a confrontational course in the state election campaign. The BSW leader calls for objectivity.
Schwerdtner wants to become chairwoman of the Left Party
Who will succeed Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan at the top of the Left Party? With Ines Schwerdtner, one candidate is now daring to come out of the woodwork.
Kretschmer and Redmann criticize BSW leader Wagenknecht
How to deal with Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW after the state elections in the east? There is criticism of the party leader in the CDU. But still open to alliances in the eastern states.
Left-wing parties demand urgent measures for heat protection in Saxony
Germany has recently been groaning under days of heat. In view of the climate forecasts, it seems advisable for every federal state and every municipality to prepare for hot times and take precautions.
Saxony's Left Party leaders: Withdrawal of the federal leadership an opportunity
After a series of election defeats and growing criticism, the federal leaders of the Left Party have decided not to run for office again - a move that has met with approval in Saxony.
Günther warns against easing up on climate protection after the election
Droughts, floods, extreme weather - climate change has long been noticeable in Saxony too. The environment minister warns against easing up on climate protection measures.
Prominent artists support Saxony's Left Party in the election campaign
Celebrities are not only raising their voices in the US election campaign. The Saxon Left Party has received support from two prominent singers.
Biermann: In the former GDR, what belongs together grows together
The singer-songwriter Wolf Biermann, who was once expatriated from the GDR, sees a clear connection between the AfD and the BSW. He accuses their sympathizers of mourning the comforts of dictatorship.
Saxony's SPD takes positive stock of its government work
There are still two and a half weeks to go until the state elections in Saxony. The parties are taking stock. The SPD's conclusion is extremely positive. They now want to talk to the CDU about the budget freeze.
Left-wing party in Saxony receives electoral support from animal welfare party
The Saxon Left Party is dependent on every vote in the state elections. They are currently below the five percent threshold in the polls. Now the Animal Protection Party is coming to the rescue.
Saxony's Prime Minister Kretschmer attacks AfD ahead of state elections
The election campaign in Saxony and Thuringia is entering its hot phase. Fittingly, Saxony's Minister President is harshly criticizing his political opponent.
Saxony's Left Party calls for a fairer pension policy in the face of growing poverty in old age
Having worked all your life, your pension is still not enough for a carefree retirement. Many people in Saxony are confronted with this problem. The Left Party makes a proposal.
Saxony's Left Party presents plan to combat loneliness
Socializing keeps you fit. Loneliness, on the other hand, can make you ill. This is also a problem for many people in Saxony. The Left Party sees this as an important task for politicians.
Kretschmer accuses Greens of ideological blinkers
Seven leading candidates for the state election meet for the first time in a debate. The coalition partners CDU and Greens clash over the energy transition.
Kretschmer: Greens have ideological blinkers
During the debate between the leading candidates for the state election, differences between the party positions become clear. The coalition partners CDU and Greens also clash over the energy transition.
FDP leader Lindner criticizes condescending view of East Germany
According to polls, the FDP's chances of returning to the Saxon state parliament are slim. In the election campaign, it is relying on prominent support from Berlin.
State parliament presidium imposes fine against AfD politician
Members of the Landtag are obliged to declare professional activities or remunerated functions within a certain period of time. This is intended to avoid conflicts of interest.
BSW wants to reform Saxony's Cultural Areas Act
A fixed amount of funding, but rising costs. This describes the basic problem with the Saxon Cultural Areas Act. It is generally highly praised. But the BSW sees things differently.
Union politicians still see many question marks regarding BSW
After the elections in Thuringia and Saxony, forming a government could be difficult. This is another reason why the CDU does not want to take any coalition options off the table - except with the AfD and the Left Party.