Rehab applications have fallen over the past ten years
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
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Night café season starts - churches open for homeless people
During the winter months, homeless people can spend the night in the rooms of Dresden's church congregations. The idea came from a group of students almost 30 years ago.
Baby boomer effects exacerbate the need for professional care
There is a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector - even though demand continues to rise. The baby boomer effect will further exacerbate the problems.
More people in need of care are dependent on social assistance
More and more people in need of care in Saxony need help from the social welfare office. The Left Party is calling for fair financing of the costs.
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.
Green Youth wants minimum wage for young people
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the main focus will be on personnel realignment. However, the party youth also wants to set the tone in terms of content.
HanseMerkur Award for Child Protection goes to outstanding initiatives
They are committed to topics such as civil courage, coping with war trauma, inclusion and anti-bullying: five social initiatives are awarded the HanseMerkur Prize for Child Protection.
Köpping: Maintain assistance for the hearing impaired
Only Saxony pays deaf people monthly compensation for their additional expenses. In addition to this support, the minister responsible believes that inclusion requires further efforts.
Saxony establishes seven basic education centers for adults with reading and writing difficulties
Adults who have problems with reading and writing are to find help in seven new basic education centers in Saxony in the future. The facilities will be located in rural areas.
East German politicians furious over failed migration talks
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
Over 4,000 homeless people take advantage of overnight accommodation
People without their own accommodation in Saxony can stay overnight in facilities. The use of the facilities has been recorded on the same night for three years. Demand is increasing.
Statistics on the care of adult household members in eastern Germany
Many older people, the sick and those in need of care are supported by relatives in the same household. New data shows how many people this is and how much time they spend.
Skills shortage in nursing care for the elderly and sick in Saxony
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
Köpping: Care cannot be provided without foreign staff
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
European citizens' initiative for wealth tax #TaxTheRich
European Citizens' Initiative calls for a wealth tax to finance climate protection and social justice in Europe. Support until 9.10.2024!
Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Sachsen warns against cuts to voluntary services
Thousands of people in Saxony do voluntary service. However, savings in the federal government could lead to painful cuts.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz awards prizes to civic projects in eastern Germany
A few days before the elections in Saxony and Thuringia, the Chancellor honors volunteers from the East - and thinks back to a project of his own.
Institute: Saxony's cities must significantly increase housing construction
Despite a growing need for housing, building permits are falling drastically in some Saxon cities. Without more new construction, Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz are threatened with considerable housing market bottlenecks.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe: People fear losing what they have achieved
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe feels that the mood in the East is sometimes worse than the situation would suggest. Brandenburg's Minister President makes a similar observation.
Numerous citizen's allowance households in Saxony pay on top
Those who receive citizen's allowance receive additional support with rent and heating. However, this is often not enough, especially for families and in Saxony's large cities.
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.
Saxony's Ministry of Social Affairs supports project for young offenders
A project in Leipzig helps young people with criminal convictions to fulfill their work obligations. And is now being supported in doing so.
Saxon dementia strategy adopted: More support planned for those affected
People in Saxony are getting older and older. This is associated with an increased incidence of diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia - which are a challenge for those affected and their relatives.
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Million-euro grant from the federal government for Rochlitz elementary school
Most primary school pupils in Saxony are also looked after all day. After learning reading, writing or arithmetic, they play and romp around in the school building - and need a nice environment to do so.
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.
Refugee Council: Numerous complaints about payment card
Lack of use at markets and clubs, not enough cash for schoolchildren, lengthy approval of bank transfers - there are always problems with the payment card.
Left parties fail with bill on special funds for social equalization and climate protection
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament has failed with its bill for a special fund for social equalization and climate protection.
Left parties fail with special fund for social equalization
The left-wing parties in the Saxon state parliament have failed with their bill for a special fund for social compensation and climate protection. Five billion euros were to be used to relieve the population in the event of crises, natural disasters or catastrophes. During a debate in parliament on ..
SPD criticizes planned spending cuts in Saxony
The Saxon SPD criticizes the Ministry of Finance for planned spending cuts in the areas of education and social affairs.
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland collects money for vacation programs
Every fifth child in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is considered poor. A fundraising campaign by Diakonie aims to give them a vacation.
Saxony strengthens school social work and focuses on quality assurance
Saxony transfers more powers to school authorities to examine specialists. The focus shifts to quality development.
SPD Federal Chairwoman Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP
SPD Federal Chair Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP Matthias Ecke as the act of an individual.
State parliament passes law on integration and participation
Saxony wants to make it easier for migrants to settle into their new home. On Thursday, the state parliament in Dresden passed an integration and participation law. Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) spoke of a milestone on the way to a society that values and promotes the diversity of its ..
Alliance calls for expansion of school social work
An alliance of trade unions, parents' and pupils' councils and the secondary school teachers' association has called for the nationwide expansion of school social work in Saxony. "Media consumption, violence, bullying and stress among children and young people have been on the rise for years," said ..
Alliance calls for nationwide expansion of school social work in Saxony
Trade union, parents' and pupils' councils and secondary school teachers' association call for expansion of school social work by 2030.
Staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony worsens despite investments
Investments in training and image are not enough to improve the staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony. The DAK nursing report shows a growing gap.
Almost one in five care professionals will retire in ten years
There is also a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector, and demand is rising. Saxony is still able to fill the gaps left by retiring employees in clinics and care homes.
Left sees CDU as main opponent in Saxony's state election campaign
In the state election campaign in Saxony, the Left Party criticizes the CDU as its main opponent and focuses on social issues.
The Left Party demands system change in social housing construction in Saxony
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament is calling for a change in the social housing construction system away from bureaucratic application procedures and towards non-profit housing.
Asylum seekers in Vogtlandkreis will receive payment cards instead of cash from April
Asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive payment cards instead of cash from April to prevent misuse. District office orders 800 cards.
Vogtlandkreis issues payment card for asylum seekers from April
From April, asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive a payment card instead of cash. As the district administration office in Plauen announced on Wednesday, this is intended to counter possible misuse and the outflow of money to the countries of origin. In future, each asylum seeker will ..
Great need for more social housing in Dresden
The number of social housing units in Saxony rose by 452 to just under 13,000 last year. However, the demand is far higher. In a survey, local authorities reported a need for a good 11,000 additional social housing units. At 10,000, the shortage is by far the greatest in Dresden, according to the Mi ..
Teenagers celebrate confirmation or youth consecration
In spring, many families in Saxony celebrate their children becoming adults. Confirmation takes place in churches - but most choose the secular alternative.
Health authorities in Saxony: open day recognizes their important role
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping praises the work of the health authorities in Saxony and emphasizes their key role in public health. Their work is honored at the open day.
Social Affairs Minister Köpping emphasizes the importance of psychosocial care for traumatized refugees
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs, Petra Köpping, emphasizes the importance of psychosocial care for traumatized refugees and praises the work of the psychosocial centers.
Kretschmer: Payment card to make payment in origin more difficult
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
Kretschmer: Payment card to make payment in origin more difficult
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
Public procurement law launched
The legislative plans have been agreed in the coalition agreement between the CDU, Greens and SPD. However, the CDU fears more bureaucracy. The cabinet decision has not resolved the conflict within the coalition.
Wegner: Nationwide solution for payment card would be better
The payment card for asylum seekers is controversial. Berlin's head of government considers the dispute in the traffic light coalition about it to be unhelpful. He would prefer a nationwide solution.
Debate about payment cards continues in Saxony
Views on payment cards for asylum seekers differ within the traffic light coalition. And this is also a contentious issue in Saxony. According to the Greens, there is no reason for a row.
CDU parliamentary group accuses Greens of blocking introduction of payment card for refugees
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament accuses the Greens at federal level of torpedoing a nationwide solution for the introduction of a payment card for refugees. This would lead to an aberration in migration policy and endanger social peace.
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs criticizes GDR comparison by Prime Minister Kretschmer
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Köpping (SPD) has described Prime Minister Kretschmer's comparison with the GDR as inappropriate.
Habeck considers agreement on EU supply chain law possible
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is optimistic that an agreement can still be reached in the coalition dispute over the EU Supply Chain Act.
Saxony receives 43 million from the Startchancen program
Minister of Education Piwarz speaks of "schools with special challenges and in special situations": Targeted support is now to be provided for these thanks to a federal-state agreement.
Johanniter trains migrants as nursing assistants
The Johanniter aid organization in Saxony is training migrants to become rescue assistants. "We offer this special qualification for refugees in the care and rescue services," explained coordinator Antje Zajonz in Leipzig on Friday. The entry level is particularly low - participants basically only n ..
Slump in new construction projects in Saxony: dramatic impact on social housing construction
The municipal housing industry is expecting a dramatic slump in new construction projects in Saxony this year and next, including in social housing.
Saxony's Ministry of Social Affairs supports hospitals with 193 million euros
This year, the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs supported investments in hospitals in Saxony with 193 million euros.
Saxony provides 5.2 million euros for short-term care
Saxony is making 5.2 million euros available for short-term care in the coming year, initially creating 130 additional places. "We are providing an important impetus to strengthen home care and noticeably relieve the burden on family carers," said Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) on Tuesd ..
Saxony has the highest proportion of students with Bafög funding
Saxony has the highest proportion of students who finance their studies via Bafög, according to a study by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development. In 2022, 19,186 students took advantage of this state funding, which corresponds to a share of 18.3 percent.
East German left-wing parties warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party have warned the federal government against cuts to social benefits and investments. There is a threat of social austerity.
Dozens of Saxon associations demand expansion of support programs for integration
Dozens of Saxon associations and organizations have spoken out in favour of a significant expansion of funding programmes for integration work. The financial resources are a pillar for civil society involvement in the area of refugees and migration.
Lebenshilfe Reichenbach: 6.8 million for new workshop building
The Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs has pledged 6.8 million euros to Lebenshilfe Reichenbach (Vogtlandkreis) for the construction of a new workshop. The official funding decision was handed over on Monday, according to the State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion. The new building is i ..
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
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer calls for significant reduction in number of refugees
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer has called for a significant reduction in the number of refugees coming to Germany. He spoke out in favor of limiting family reunification, reducing social benefits for rejected asylum seekers and continuing border controls.
Self-experience of the special kind: Members of the Saxon parliament can go blind course
Members of the Saxon state parliament will be able to walk a course for the blind next Monday and put themselves in the shoes of those affected.
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.
Saxon Minister of Social Affairs Calls for Renewed Establishment of an 'Asylum Steering Committee
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping is calling for the establishment of an 'Asylum Steering Committee' to deal with the rising numbers of refugees.
Deported family is brought back from Albania
A minor and her family who were wrongly deported to Albania from Central Saxony can return to Germany. Although the legal examination of the case is not yet completed, informed Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) on Friday. However, the deportation in mid-September took place although there was a ..
Saxony's prime minister calls for upper limit of 200,000 refugees per year
Following Bavaria's lead, Saxony's minister president is also calling for an upper limit of 200,000 refugees per year. Effective repatriation agreements should be concluded and safe countries of origin designated.
"Heim-TÜV" certifies solid accommodation for refugees
Refugees are, according to the assessment of Saxony's Commissioner for Foreigners Geert Mackenroth, accommodated and cared for in the Free State in a largely sound manner. However, the conditions in the individual accommodations vary greatly. "The 'Heim-TÜV' shows potential, and its results improve ..
Globalization rethought
The neoliberal dumping globalization fails worldwide. Capital and labor are components of economic life with opposing tendencies. If capital accumulates without restraint, this leads to the collapse of the system. Social market economy means purchasing power for all, prosperity for all, so that more services and products are in demand. It is necessary to think globally about this cycle of the social market economy, to implement it in global policy.
Number of adoptions in Saxony continues to rise
A total of 243 children and young people were adopted in Saxony in 2022. That was 13 more than in 2021, as the State Statistical Office announced in Kamenz on Monday. The majority of them (62 percent) were adopted by the stepparents, so there was no change in the living situation of the children and ..
"Saxon Summer": Young people work for the common good
Working for the common good and gaining experience for their future careers - this opportunity is offered to young people by the "Saxon Summer" program. As the Ministry of Social Affairs announced on Sunday, 117 interested people have registered for it so far. Further registrations are possible, the ..
557 social housing units completed in Saxony in 2022
In Saxony, 557 social housing units were completed last year. This was announced by the state parliamentary group of the Left Party on Sunday. According to a response from the Saxon government to a small question from the faction's housing policy spokeswoman, Juliane Nagel, 297 of the new social hou ..