Parties and associations criticize Saxony's coalition plans
Saxony is facing a tough start to the new government. There is no clear majority in the state parliament and the tone is already sharp.
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Görlitz CDU district leader Oest nominated for Bundestag election
Lawyer Florian Oest wants to represent the Görlitz constituency in the Bundestag. He is calling for a new political start - for Germany and for the region.
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs calls for the fight against anti-Semitism
Saturday marks the 86th anniversary of the Pogrom Night. Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs commemorates the victims and calls for anti-Semitic statements to be combated.
Heads of government of the eastern German states discuss securing skilled workers
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
Saxony brings up the rear: Few women in politics after 2024 local elections
Only just over a fifth of seats on municipal and city councils in Bavaria are held by women. According to a new study, there are many reasons for this low proportion.
Stadium bans: Politics and soccer plan central office
The issue of stadium bans is to be regulated centrally in Germany in future. This is one of the results of a top-level meeting on violence in soccer in Munich. More is to be done.
Saxony supports Summer Grand Prix ski jumping in Klingenthal
The ski jumping community traditionally meets in the Vogtland Arena to round off the summer season. The Free State of Saxony has recognized the potential of the sporting event for the region.
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.
GEW Saxony calls for a moratorium on daycare centers and a better staffing ratio
The number of children in Saxony is expected to fall in the coming years. Will staff have to leave or will nurseries even have to close? A moratorium should prevent this.
Esken does not rule out coalitions with BSW in federal states
The SPD and the Wagenknecht party? There are some differences. But the SPD leader wants to leave decisions on cooperation to her colleagues in the federal states.
Heinz Steyer Stadium in Dresden officially opened
Dresden's Steyer Stadium once wrote sporting history, including world records in athletics. After a facelift, the oval built over 100 years ago is now a modern competition arena.
Aircraft Noise Protection Officer Saxony extends area of responsibility to Saxony-Anhalt
Anyone living near an airport can be affected by noise. Now there is a contact person for this in Saxony-Anhalt. The man is already known in Saxony.
Criticism of Minister President Kretschmer: Ex-Landrat Neubauer comments on resignation
Following his resignation as District Administrator of Central Saxony, Dirk Neubauer criticizes Minister President Michael Kretschmer. He criticizes a lack of open discussion and criticizes migration policy.
Bundestag Vice-President warns of dangers to democracy after resignation of Central Saxony district administrator
Bundestag Vice-President Katrin Göring-Eckardt warns of potential dangers for democracy following the resignation of the district administrator of Central Saxony due to political blockades, hatred and agitation.
Disruption at election campaign event of the Saxon SPD in Leipzig
Election campaign event of the Saxon SPD with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius disrupted in Leipzig. Numerous protests by various groups.
Jens Weißflog on applying for the Olympics, competitive sport and politics
Three-time Olympic ski jumping champion Jens Weißflog is ambivalent about Germany's Olympic bid, emphasizes the importance of competitive sport as a school of life and shares his clear opinion on politics, especially when it comes to dealing with the AfD.
Shift to the right: Saxon Refugee Council hopes for donations
In light of the clear shift to the right in the European and local elections, the Refugee Council in Saxony wants to launch a fundraising campaign on World Refugee Day (June 20). The aim of the "100 plus x" campaign is to gain at least 100 new permanent donors by the state elections on September 1, ..
Local elections in Saxony make political work in the municipalities more difficult
The result of the local elections makes politics in the Free State more difficult due to the fragmentation of district and municipal councils.
Kretschmer warns CDU against further coalitions with the Greens
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer is urgently warning his party against entering into further coalitions with the Greens, both at state and federal level.
Kretschmer warns CDU against further coalitions with the Greens
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer warns the CDU against further coalitions with the Greens at state and federal level.
Kretschmer calls for clarification in CDU-AfD debate at municipal level
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the separation of CDU and AfD in local politics and praises the Basic Law on its 75th anniversary.
SPD politician Matthias Ecke returns to the election campaign after attack
Matthias Ecke announces his return to the election campaign after being attacked a week earlier. He comments on his state of health and the social climate.
Saxony's CDU calls for a reduction in the wolf population
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
Reduction in green arrows at traffic lights in Dresden causes discussion
In Dresden, many green arrows at traffic lights have disappeared in recent years, leading to discussions.
Cannabis legalization: Examination of 7000 cases in Saxony
Cannabis is to be legalized on April 1. But criticism is mounting. According to the judiciary, many old criminal proceedings would have to be reviewed.
Saxon Greens strive for politics with backbone
The Saxon Greens want to remain in government and implement a policy with backbone. They stand for values and a stand against anti-democrats.
Protests against right-wing extremist march in Chemnitz
Several hundred people demonstrate against the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen in Chemnitz.
Equality Minister promotes solidarity and gender equality
Saxony's Equal Opportunities Minister Katja Meier (Greens) promotes more solidarity and gender equality at a reception in the state parliament.
Hundreds protest in Chemnitz against the Free Saxony party
Several hundred people demonstrated in Chemnitz on Saturday under the slogan "All together against fascism" against a march by the far-right Free Saxony party. Around 400 people took part in the protest, according to the police.According to reports, around 400 people also took part in the Free Saxon ..
Friedman: Anti-Semitic tendencies are becoming more radical
Even days after the Berlinale Gala, the debate about criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism continues. As a result, there are even death threats against one of the controversial Israeli filmmakers.
CDU aims to become strongest force in Saxony state elections
The CDU wants to become the party with the most votes in the state elections in Saxony, as it did five years ago. The AfD is currently ahead in the polls. "Our goal is to clearly become the strongest party in the Saxony elections and to form a stable government from the center under the leadership o ..
Kramer calls for self-criticism in politics
With a view to the upcoming state elections in the fall, Thuringia's head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Stephan Kramer, has called for more political self-criticism. "Until election day is a time for taking stock, reading mistakes, self-criticism, but also for courageous, dai ..
Parliamentarians with disabilities meet in Hanover
Parliamentarians from various levels come together in Hanover to strengthen the political participation and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Politician derblecken between nightmare and carnival
Nightmares, a kind of purgatory for Hubert Aiwanger, who is expected to clash with Markus Söder once again: The traditional politician derblecken at the strong beer tasting at Munich's Nockherberg next Wednesday (February 28) once again promises palatable entertainment. There will probably be a "du ..
Solar system planned for the roof of Dresden's town hall
The state capital of Dresden is planning to build a solar installation on the roof of the town hall to set an example for climate protection and a secure energy supply.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes law on deportations
Saxon Interior Minister Armin Schuster is sceptical about the effectiveness of the new law on deportations. This "will tie our hands even more, and we will move even further away from the repatriation offensive announced by the Federal Chancellor", the CDU politician told the Bild newspaper (Saturda ..
Expert: Demonstrations could lead to new movements
According to experts, the mass protests against right-wing extremism have a new quality. They could also lead to the development of new movements and parties. Further protests have been announced for the coming days.
60 mayors can't be wrong, Thomas Weidinger in an interview
In an exclusive interview with Thomas Weidinger (Free Voters of Saxony), he talks about the problems facing local authorities and why the FW should actually win 25 percent.
Free voters in Saxony show solidarity with farmers' protests
The Free Voters in Saxony support the protests of farmers against the policies of the federal government.
Silbermond singer Stefanie Kloß: Don't vote out of protest
The singer of the Bautzen-based band Silbermond, Stefanie Kloss, hopes that next year's state election in Saxony will not turn into a protest vote. "Anyone who has known us for a long time knows where we stand," said singer Stefanie Kloß in an interview with the Sächsische Zeitung (Tuesday). "And I ..
Overcoming polarization: Why fighting the AfD is counterproductive and how constructive dialogue can win back voters
This article sheds light on how the constant confrontation with the AfD contributes to its strengthening and why a constructive dialogue with voters could be a more effective strategy to overcome the political polarization in Germany.
Leipzig supports possible bid for 2036/2040 Summer Olympics
The City of Leipzig will support the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in its potential bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics.
Anti-Israeli slogan prosecuted under criminal law
The slogan "From the river to the sea", which is often used at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, will also be prosecuted in Saxony in future. The opinion of the Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office is also shared by the Dresden Public Prosecutor General's Office, the Dresden authority said on Tue ..
Olympic canoeing champion Rauhe elected to the Athletes' Commission
Olympic canoeing champion Ronald Rauhe has been elected to the Athletes' Commission of the European Olympic Committees. This was announced by the German Canoe Association (DKV) on Tuesday. The 42-year-old Rauhe, who ended his successful career with gold in the four-man kayak at the Olympic Games in ..
Federal President emphasizes importance of peaceful coexistence in Germany
German President Frank Walter-Steinmeier stresses importance of condemning terrorist violence and calls for respect for rules during protests
Udo Lindenberg remembers his legendary GDR appearance 40 years ago
Udo Lindenberg talks about the importance of his East German fans and his legendary GDR appearance 40 years ago.
Green Youth criticizes mother party at federal congress
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the work of the parent party was strongly criticized. New leader elected.
East German Economics and Labor Ministers Want to Facilitate Access to the Labor Market for Foreign Employees
The East German Ministers of Economics and Labor want to facilitate access to the labor market for foreign employees in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
Hamas attack on Israel becomes topic in Saxon schools
Saxony's Ministry of Culture encourages teachers to address the Middle East conflict in the classroom because students have fears, concerns and questions.
Outflow of workers: Kretschmer concerned
Against the backdrop of job cuts at Volkswagen in Zwickau, Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has expressed concern about emigrating workers. "Everything that now migrates abroad will be there for 10 or 20 years and will not come back," the CDU politician said in an interview with the "F ..
Dispute over AfD ban: Saxon Justice Minister considers ban difficult under current circumstances
Saxony's Justice Minister Katja Meier believes it would be difficult to ban the AfD under the current circumstances. In some federal states, the party is being monitored as a suspected case, while in others it is considered to be right-wing extremist.
AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament
The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.
Ifo study: Little satisfaction with schools
People in eastern Germany rate schools among the worst in Germany, according to an Ifo study. Only in North Rhine-Westphalia was the rating even worse, the Munich-based Ifo Institute reported Tuesday. 19 percent of adults surveyed in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia gave the grade 4 or worse, 56 ..
Saxon Cabinet meets away from home
The Saxon cabinet is meeting away from home on Tuesday: it is meeting in the silver mine of the Reiche Zeche in Freiberg. According to the state chancellery, the district administrator of the Mittelsachsen district, Dirk Neubauer, is also invited to the meeting. Together with Prime Minister Michael ..