Leipzig and Yerevan: start of a joint cultural year
Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan.
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Kretschmer: Horst Köhler was an outstanding statesman
The death of former Federal President Horst Köhler is causing mourning in Saxony. His commitment to social justice and international cooperation will not be forgotten, said Minister President Kretschmer.
Dynamo Dresden: President Scholze resigns after dispute with honorary council
Holger Scholze has been Dynamo president since 2018. Then a dispute arose with the Honorary Board. Now Scholze is taking the consequences. The soccer club needs a new person at the top.
Saxony's state parliament president appeals to young generation to defend freedom and democracy
November 9 is a special day in German history. It stands for the pogroms against Jews in 1938 as well as for the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, so it will always be a day of remembrance.
Jens Dzurny new President of Dehoga Saxony
After eight years, Dehoga in Saxony has a new president. A Dresden restaurateur was elected.
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.
Saxon state parliament adopts new rules of procedure with controversial fourth vice president
The rules of cooperation in the Saxon state parliament over the next five years have been set: With the new rules of procedure, there will be a fourth vice president for the first time. The post is controversial.
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.
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.
402 young people in Saxony with a dream grade of 1.0 at A-levels
This year, 402 young people in Saxony passed their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife with a dream grade of 1.0. Minister Piwarz and Minister President Kretschmer congratulated them.
Wolfgang Holler remains President of the Saxon Academy of Arts
Wolfgang Holler was re-elected as President for a further three years and emphasized the importance of open dialogue and the Academy's improved facilities.
Macron speech in Dresden: "We must defend Europe"
Macron regularly makes pleas for a strong and sovereign Europe. He rarely receives as much cheering as he did in front of thousands of young people in Dresden. And he has an important message ahead of the European elections.
Second day of the state visit: Macron arrives in Saxony
For the first time in 24 years, a French president is making a state visit to Germany. Several stops in Saxony are also on the program.
Macron commemorates Europe's murdered Jews before keynote speech on the future of Europe
Emmanuel Macron and Frank-Walter Steinmeier commemorated the murdered Jews of Europe and visited the Holocaust memorial in Berlin before Macron gave an important speech on the future of Europe.
Fête de l'Europe with Macron: Appeal for a free Europe
Saxony is one of the stops on French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit. The two countries also have historical ties - thanks to Napoleon, the electorate became a kingdom.
Saxon apple variety in the orchard and vegetable garden of Versailles Palace
Saxon apple variety is planted in the royal garden of Versailles. Prime Minister Kretschmer presents Macron with an apple tree.
Macron warns against extremes: Calls for the defense of Europe
France's President Emmanuel Macron has issued an urgent warning in Dresden about the danger of extremes in Europe. Democracy and freedom had seemed so self-evident to everyone, Macron said on Monday in front of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, people had thought that t ..
Macron promotes a strong Europe in Dresden
In Dresden, French President Emmanuel Macron campaigned for a strong and sovereign Europe as a guarantor of peace, prosperity and democracy.
Macron inspires in Dresden with start of speech in German
France's head of state Emmanuel Macron began his speech on Europe in Dresden in German, triggering thunderous cheers. "Today, as the first French president since reunification to address you here in Dresden, I am particularly honored (...). It touches me deeply," said Macron in front of the Dresden ..
Saxon Rhapsody for the Versailles Orchard
A Saxon apple variety will also ripen in the fruit and vegetable garden of Versailles Palace near Paris in future. Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer presented French President Emmanuel Macron with a "Rhapsodie columnar apple tree" during his visit to Moritzburg Castle on Monday, as government spokes ..
Second day of the state visit: Macron arrives in Saxony
For the first time in 24 years, a French president is making a state visit to Germany. Several stops in Saxony are also on the program.
French President Macron on a state visit to Germany
As part of his state visit to Germany, French President Macron visits Dresden and Moritzburg. He emphasizes the importance of Franco-German relations for Europe.
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater play in Görlitz
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer attend a play in Görlitz. Topic: populist politician.
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater in Görlitz and detergent manufacturer in Zittau
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater in Görlitz and Fit GmbH in Zittau. Together with Prime Minister Kretschmer, he sees the play "The Exemplary Life of Samuel W.".
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on politicians
Federal President Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on SPD and Green Party politicians and calls for joint action.
Macron makes up for state visit to Germany
French President Macron will make up for his state visit to Germany in May, with stops in Berlin, Dresden and Münster.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for committee of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to make the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic an issue in the Saxon state election campaign and is calling for a robust committee of inquiry. The AfD and the FDP are also calling for a thorough investigation.
Interruption of the speeches by the Federal President and Federal Chancellor in Leipzig
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt speeches by Federal President Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Scholz in Leipzig.
Federal President Steinmeier calls for willingness to engage in dialogue in a diverse society
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns against compartmentalization and remaining in one's own position and emphasizes the need for openness and trust in society.
Steinmeier at the Leipzig Book Fair
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Leipzig Book Fair on Thursday. Alongside a number of publishers, Steinmeier visited the stands of Ukraine and the guest country duo of the Netherlands and the Belgian region of Flanders, which are presenting themselves as a linguistic community.A ..
Federal President Steinmeier calls for democratic debate ahead of state elections
In view of the state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg, Federal President Steinmeier calls for more democratic debate and warns against hatred and violence.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer will wait until after the state elections in the fall to decide on his candidacy for chancellor
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer does not want the Union's candidacy for chancellor to be decided until after the state elections in the fall.
Saxony's Minister President calls for rescue package for solar industry
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a rescue package for the solar industry from the federal government and the EU. The industry is important for the economic strength and sovereignty of Germany and Europe, said Kretschmer on Wednesday. The federal government and the EU must finally act. Otherwise, many jobs in the East would be at risk.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Former President of the Constitutional Court warns of erosion of democracy as a result of AfD's rise
Andreas Voßkuhle warns of an erosion of democracy and the rule of law if the AfD wins the state elections in the east next year.
Holger Scholze remains president of Dynamo Dresden
Holger Scholze is re-elected as President of Dynamo Dresden at the constituent meeting of the Executive Committee. Michael Bürger and Ronny Rehn continue to serve as Vice Presidents.
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.
CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony open to reform of the debt brake
The CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Reiner Haseloff and Michael Kretschmer, are open to a reform of the debt brake.
Deficits in the implementation of the 20-point plan 'Medical Care 2030' in Saxony
The president of the State Medical Association, Erik Bodendieck, criticizes the implementation of the 20-point plan 'Medical Care 2030' of the Saxon government of 2019.