Carnival in Saxony - police and clubs well prepared
The anticipation is growing: Despite heightened security concerns, Saxony's carnival parades are sticking to their tried and tested concepts - no drastic changes are being made.
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Police check knife ban at Christmas markets
Christmas should be a celebration of peace and joy. That is why there is also a ban on knives at Christmas markets in Saxony. The police want to carry out checks without any special reason.
Saxony cooperates with BSI for more cyber security
The internet has become a crime scene for criminals working with the latest technology. The Federal Office for Information Security speaks of a worrying threat situation.
More than 53,000 unauthorized entries registered
Border controls are not actually planned in the Schengen area. However, the German Interior Minister has ordered them for a number of reasons. Now there are figures for the first nine months of the year.
Kretschmer: Asylum law must be adapted to the current situation
Michael Kretschmer wants to adapt the basic right to asylum to the current migration figures. Whether the heads of the federal states will support this will be decided at the meeting in Leipzig.
Security package of the traffic light coalition rejected: Saxony criticizes inadequacy
The coalition government wanted to grant the security authorities more powers to compare biometric data. However, the Bundesrat stopped the law for the time being - Saxony did not want to support it either.
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 wants to maintain its own border police force
Saxony is taking a leaf out of Bavaria's book and wants to set up its own border police force. However, the undertaking is not cheap. Ultimately, a new government will have to decide.
Volkswagen Saxony terminates job security
IG Metall has warned Volkswagen against terminating agreements for the Saxon sites as well. The dispute over possible redundancies and plant closures is now intensifying.
Illegal entries halved with border controls in Saxony
Stationary border controls are intended to help curb illegal migration. Saxony has had good experience with this - controls have been in place there for months.
Parties concerned about security during election campaign
Destroyed posters, verbal abuse and attacks: Campaigning is becoming increasingly dangerous - even in the state elections, as a survey of the parties shows.
Breaking the constitution in a hurry: the questionable motives behind the authorities' measures #MajaT
The Federal Constitutional Court criticizes the authorities for their hasty reaction, which may have violated fundamental rights. The decision raises questions about the political or personal motives behind the measures and calls for civil rights to be upheld.
Left-wing campaign worker in Saxony threatened with machete
Five 14-20 year old left-wing campaign workers in Dohna threatened with a machete. State security investigates.
Economic crisis and populism: when uncertainty strengthens radical parties
Economic uncertainty and globalization are encouraging the rise of radical parties - what measures we can take to strengthen democracy.
Leipzig social scientist explains the voting behavior of East Germans
Astrid Lorenz analyzes high AfD approval ratings in eastern Germany and explains the background
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.
Police want to get closer to election workers during election campaign
Saxony's police have long assumed that this year's election campaign will be different from all previous ones. The mood in the state is too heated. That is why special precautions are to be taken.
CDU election posters destroyed and stolen in Leipzig
Around 400 CDU election posters in Leipzig have been destroyed and stolen. The district association laments unprecedented poster vandalism.
BSI warns against disinformation on the internet ahead of state elections
The BSI warns against disinformation on the internet in view of the state elections in eastern Germany and emphasizes the dangers of opinion amplifiers and cyber attacks.
Federal Office warns against online disinformation in election year
Modern information technology makes it possible to spread fake news online on a massive scale. The authorities want to sensitize people not to blindly trust information on the internet.
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.
Further warning strikes by aviation security staff in Germany
Aviation security staff on strike at airports in Germany, thousands of passengers affected, Verdi increases pressure on employers
Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports: passengers must expect restrictions
Passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports must expect considerable restrictions due to another warning strike.
Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs concerned about increasing violence at schools
Minister of Education Piwarz expresses concern about the increase in acts of violence at schools in Saxony and emphasizes the need for a zero-tolerance strategy.
Schuster considers border controls to be doubly effective
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster considers the stationary controls at the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic to be doubly effective. On Friday, the CDU politician referred to figures from the Federal Ministry of the Interior contained in an answer to a question from Dresden MP Lars ..
Survey on feelings of safety starts in March
A study is to provide insights into crime, victims' experiences, feelings of safety and experiences with the police. Interior Minister Armin Schuster is calling for participation.
CDU politician criticizes German government after Meyer Burger plant announcement
Deputy Chairman of the CDU Andreas Jung accuses the German government of failing to act following Meyer Burger's announcement to close its solar module plant in Saxony.
Saxony wants to better protect public officials and elected representatives from assault
Saxony is planning measures to protect public officials and elected representatives from threats and intimidation.
Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding for the "Day of the Saxons" 2025
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.
FC Erzgebirge Aue will play in the round of 16 of the national cup under increased security precautions
FC Erzgebirge Aue's regional cup round of 16 match will take place under increased security precautions following the riots in the third round. The match at SSV Markranstädt has been classified as 'susceptible to disruption'.
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner urges critical stocktaking of benefits for asylum seekers
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has again called for a "critical stocktaking" of benefits for asylum seekers. Citizens rightly expect us to return to management and control. In fact, however, he said, the key issue for people is not whether the federal government or the states provide funding, but that the numbers are reduced overall.
Leipzig school theater group in safety
A Leipzig student theater group is currently in Herzliya, Israel. All 15 young people are safe and well. Their return to Germany is under consideration. Leipzig's mayor condemns Hamas' major attack on Israel.
Migration: Saxony wants balance between border security and help for people in need
Saxony's prime minister sees the need for a balance between the hardship of securing the EU's borders and the urgent need to help people in need.