Köpping calls for objectivity in the asylum debate
The CDU/CSU's push for the consistent rejection of certain asylum seekers is causing debate. SPD politician Petra Köpping calls for prudence.
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Kretschmer urges vigilance at memorial service
The Pirna Sonnenstein was a testing ground for the mass extermination carried out by the Nazis. Almost 14,000 people fell victim to the "euthanasia" crimes at the killing center.
Commissioner: Stand up resolutely against anti-Semitism
The anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp is a day of remembrance in Germany for the victims of National Socialism. 80 years later, anti-Semitism is once again affecting Jewish life.
Homann insists on regulation of social media in Europe
Hate is becoming socially acceptable on social media, says Saxony's SPD leader Henning Homann. He now hopes that Europe will stand firm when it comes to regulation after US President Trump takes office.
Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
SPD and Greens want to retain the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Free State funds a further 25 projects on Jewish life
Jewish life has existed in Saxony since the Middle Ages. Deportation, flight and emigration during the Nazi era almost wiped it out - but it has been on the rise again since 1990.
Foundation: Organ donations remain at a low level
The hoped-for boost in organ donations failed to materialize in 2024. This is also a problem in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as new figures show.
First New Year's babies born in Saxony
The first babies of the new year have been born in Saxony. Abdullah and Bennet open the birth year 2025.
Kretschmer promotes openness and cohesion in Saxony
The Minister President is confident - despite economic problems. His New Year's address focuses on the opportunities and hurdles facing Saxony in the new year.
Six licenses for cannabis cultivation associations so far
After the legalization of cannabis, there were 15 applications from cultivation associations in Saxony-Anhalt. Not all of them have been approved yet.
Mia and Matteo the most popular baby names in Saxony in 2024
"What should our child be called?" - One of the most important questions for expectant parents before the birth. In Bavaria, other first names top the list of the most popular baby names this year.
Telephone counseling service expects many calls on public holidays
Day after day and around the clock, the volunteers at the telephone counseling service are ready to listen to people seeking help. The number of inquiries increases during the holidays.
Ruling: No exemptions for assets for recipients of citizen's allowance
A house that only slightly exceeds the legally permitted living space can be counted as an asset for recipients of citizen's allowance. This was decided by the Saxon State Social Court.
Saxony's immigration in 2023 has fallen sharply
Saxony will register significantly less immigration from abroad in 2023. The slump in migration from Ukraine is particularly noticeable in the statistics.
Dresden night cafés - a unique concept
For almost 30 years, church congregations in the Saxon state capital have been opening their doors to homeless people during the cold months. The offer is unique in this form.
Garbage instead of clothes: clothes containers lose their usefulness
More and more used clothing containers are being dismantled in Saxony. How the DRK is nevertheless trying to safeguard its aid services.
Cultural office warns against right-wing mobilization against climate protection
The right-wing scene repeatedly mobilizes against climate protection, sometimes even leading to physical attacks. A project by the Kulturbüro Sachsen aims to counter this.
Volunteers honored - President of the state parliament recognizes commitment
Whether museums, sports groups, social clubs or the fire department, many things would be impossible without volunteers. Every year, people who dedicate their free time to these causes are in the spotlight in the state parliament.
School mail against loneliness - Christmas greetings for senior citizens
Loneliness often affects senior citizens. Personalized school mail is intended to bring joy to nursing homes during Advent.
Inclusion Award 2024 - Nine organizations honored
This year, the prize was awarded for the first time with a new structure. Prize winners in Dresden, Leipzig, Reichenbach, Görlitz and Borna can be delighted.
Experts: Large-scale demonstrations have not weakened right-wing extremists
East Germany has had a "super election year" - and the AfD made gains in many places. Democracy initiatives draw a sobering balance.
Target image for care: more prevention and investment required
The care sector is facing huge challenges - especially in Bavaria, where the population is getting older and older. The "target image for care" offers possible solutions.
One in five part-time employees wants to work more
Although most part-time employees in Saxony work part-time voluntarily, not all of them are satisfied with their working hours.
Jewish community: Nora Goldenbogen died
For many years, she represented the interests of Jews in Saxony. Nora Goldenbogen has now died.
Kretschmer receives first Herrnhut Frauenkirche star
A Herrnhut star has been shining on Dresden's Frauenkirche church during Advent for 20 years now. Now there is a special edition of the popular Christmas decoration.
Semperoper Ball celebrates anniversary - prize for Tino Piontek
The Semperoper Ball in Dresden is all about music and dance. The ball celebrates its 100th birthday in 2025. Little by little, the ball society reveals the secret of who will be appearing on the dance floor.
Leipzig University Hospital calls for blood donations
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital is running short of blood due to the wave of colds. The clinic is therefore asking for donations.
Commemoration of NSU victims - Özoğuz: important day for relatives
For years, the right-wing extremist NSU terrorists lived unmolested in Saxony. On the day they unmasked themselves, the victims are commemorated here.
More than a thousand people in Saxony want to change their gender entry
From November, the Self-Determination Act comes into force, which makes it much easier to change gender registration. Interest is particularly high in one city in Bavaria.
Campaign against loneliness begins in Dresden
Loneliness can affect anyone. With a poster campaign, the state capital wants to show people how they can free themselves from it.
National player Giulia Gwinn reports on discrimination in youth soccer
She had to listen to a lot of jokes, says national player Gwinn about her time as a youth soccer player. The 25-year-old also talks about freedom of expression.
DFB "clearly on the side" of the Israeli community
The German Football Association awards the Julius Hirsch Prize in Munich. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf uses the stage to send a clear message.
Six sets of baby twins currently at Chemnitz clinic
Twin boom at Chemnitz Hospital: six sets of twins born since the summer are currently being cared for there. And they have even more in common.
More girls than boys in Saxony's grammar schools
When it comes to the Abitur, girls are ahead in Saxony. Why is that?
Number of people with visual impairments in Saxony on the rise
The population in Saxony is ageing. This means that the number of people with visual problems is also increasing.
New peace bell on Fichtelberg rung for the first time
A peace bell had been ringing regularly on the Fichtelberg since 2010. Heavily damaged by vandalism, it had to be replaced - after two years, the silence has come to an end.
Saxon Citizens' Award for Democracy and Friends of Nature
Whether in a local heritage association or a large foundation, the Free State of Saxony can count on the diverse commitment of its citizens. Every year, it awards prizes for special commitment to society.
Emigration of young people from East Germany continues
In 2023, more young people will have moved from the eastern German states to the west than vice versa. What does this mean for the age structure? And what about immigration from abroad?
Exhibition about refugees in Saxony causes controversy in Pirna
An exhibition about refugees for Intercultural Week at the Pirna district office is being dismantled. The authority refers to complaints from citizens - now the vernissage is being held elsewhere.
Theater Görlitz-Zittau offers naming rights to sponsors
Allianz Arena or Playmobil Stadium - this type of sponsorship has long been the norm in sport. A theater in eastern Saxony is now taking this form of advertising as a model.
CSD in Döbeln: Colorful flags against brown politics
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Döbeln. At the same time, a right-wing extremist rally passes through the town in central Saxony.
Controversial exhibition about refugees in the Ore Mountains removed
An exhibition with portraits of refugees is being held at various locations in Saxony to promote understanding for those trying to gain a foothold in a foreign country. In one city, this does not go down well at all.
Ceremony to mark the Day of German Unity in the State Parliament in Dresden
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
Citizens can attend the ceremony on October 3
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
Saxony's tourism on the road to recovery
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Tourism in Saxony on the road to recovery
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Signs from Dresden - Hundreds at diversity banquet
Dresden is once again hosting a banquet of diversity and tolerance. In the tense social climate in the country, the city is once again sending out a renewed commitment to openness.
Dresden banquet unites people from different backgrounds
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet. The eighth edition of the event for diversity and tolerance seems more important than ever - given the mood in the country.
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.
CSD in Zwickau runs smoothly despite right-wing protests
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at the CSD in Zwickau. Despite right-wing extremist protests, it remains largely peaceful - the police were prepared.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
CSD in Zwickau runs smoothly despite right-wing protests
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at the CSD in Zwickau. Despite right-wing extremist protests, it remains largely peaceful - the police were prepared.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
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.
Dresden celebrates 100 years of the Semper Opera Ball
Dresden has a rich ball tradition. After a long break, the famous Semper Opera House has once again hosted annual waltzes since 2006 - and is now celebrating the start of the glittering nights.
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.
Board of Trustees supports Dresden Peace Prize
Over a year ago, the renowned Dresden Prize was given a new name. Now there are further changes - for an urgent reason.
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.
Christopher Street Day in Plauen: Positive outcome for the police
The LGBTQ scene highlights its rights with demonstrations on Christopher Street Day. Right-wing extremists gather to counter-protest. But unlike in Bautzen, it is limited.
Natalija Bock receives Erich Kästner Prize for her commitment to war refugees
She is something of a good soul for the Ukrainian community in Dresden: Natalija Bock. The Ukrainian has been working tirelessly for her compatriots since the beginning of the war.
Horse trek with peace bells: 2025 to Jerusalem
"Swords to plowshares" is a message from the peace movement. In 2025, a peace bell cast from military scrap is to be brought to Jerusalem. The dress rehearsal was a success.
Integration Award - applications until Tuesday
Every year, Saxony honors special commitment to integration and social cohesion. The application deadline is only a few days away.
Home and identity in the focus of the 2029 national exhibition
Previous state exhibitions have highlighted individual chapters in Saxony's history. In 2029, the entire 1100 years will be covered - at one of the most important original locations.
Chancellor Scholz speaks at the ceremony on October 9
Every year, the city of Leipzig commemorates October 9, 1989, one of the milestones of the peaceful revolution. This year, the Federal Chancellor is expected to attend the celebrations.
Survey: East Germany feels it is lagging behind the West
New state parliaments will be elected in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg in the coming weeks. A survey looks at the political mood there.
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.
Peaceful CSD in Leipzig - right-wing protest ended beforehand
A week after right-wing extremist protests against the CSD in Bautzen, neo-Nazis also arrive in Leipzig. The police are prepared - the right-wing march fails.
Peaceful CSD in Leipzig - Right-wing protest over
One week after right-wing extremist protests against the CSD in Bautzen, neo-Nazis also arrive in Leipzig. The police are prepared. The right-wing march fails.
Neo-Nazis gather for Christopher Street Day in Leipzig
One week after the right-wing extremist protests against the CSD in Bautzen, neo-Nazis also form up in Leipzig. The police are prepared - the organizer breaks off the demonstration himself.
Police union: Better protect CSD from attacks
The LGBTQ scene fights for equal rights with demonstrations at CSD. Neo-Nazis took advantage of this in Bautzen to stage their own march. Now the police union has spoken out urgently.
Police in Leipzig prepare for large-scale operation during Christopher Street Day
A week ago, the CSD in Bautzen was accompanied by right-wing extremist protests. Now the big CSD is coming up in Leipzig - and organizers, police and authorities have to react.
Consequences of media consumption a topic at Saxon schools
"Only bad news is good news" is a saying from the media world. At a school in Saxony, they don't want to accept this and are building up girls and boys with good news.
Saxony's Interior Minister condemns right-wing extremist protests at the CSD in Bautzen
The Christopher Street Day demonstration in Bautzen in eastern Saxony is under police protection. The reason is right-wing protests. Saxony's Minister of the Interior is shocked.
Over 600 foundations in Saxony - and the trend is still rising
Whether a company, cultural monument or democracy: numerous charitable foundations are active in Saxony. The Free State is the leader in the East - and the trend towards donations continues.
Right-wing protests: Major police operation at CSD in Bautzen
In Bautzen in eastern Saxony, the CSD takes place practically under police protection. The reason is the announcement of right-wing protests.
Security concerns: CSD closing party in Bautzen canceled
Christopher Street Day commemorates the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer people. A parade takes place in Bautzen on Saturday - but not as planned.
Christopher Street Day Leipzig: 32nd edition with a varied program
Every year, Christopher Street Day commemorates the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer people. They always turn the day into a colorful celebration - including in Leipzig.
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.
Advertising campaign now also internationally for studying in Saxony
Thousands of young people from Germany and abroad study at Saxony's universities. They have been recruiting young talent for years - who, in the best case scenario, stay after graduation.
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.
Historian emphasizes positive aspects of the East-West debate
Three new state parliaments will be elected in East Germany in a few weeks' time. The authors' association Pen Berlin takes this as an opportunity to discuss the mood in the country.
Police step up checks at schools
Hundreds of thousands of children in Saxony are returning to school. After the summer vacation, the police are keeping a close eye on traffic in front of schools.
Esken: Injustices during reunification continue to have an impact
The traditional parties are finding it difficult to score points in East Germany. The SPD chairwoman has several explanations for this.
You're still allowed to say that - discussions about freedom of expression in East Germany
Freedom of expression is not only a concern ahead of the state elections in the east. An alarming number of people see bans on speech and thought. A series of talks with star authors and cultural celebrities aims to help.
Horse trek promotes peace and reconciliation from Dresden to Chemnitz
"Swords to plowshares" is a central message of the peace movement. In 2025, a peace bell cast from military scrap is to be brought to Jerusalem - pulled by horses.
Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasize importance of World Heritage applications
The Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasized the importance of the successful World Heritage applications and signed agreements on closer cooperation in tourism and research.
Almost every second learner driver fails the theory test
It's not just a theoretical hurdle: More and more young people are failing their driving test, especially in theory. Driving instructors see various reasons for this.
Fewer births in Saxony again
The number of births in Saxony has fallen again. The figures are as low as they were last in 1995. However, there is one population group where there are more births.
Democracy festival "Kosmos" starts in Chemnitz
The "Kosmos" democracy festival kicked off in perfect summer weather in Chemnitz with thousands of visitors and a diverse program of music, art, sport and social events.
Saxony's Minister President calls for the deportation of delinquent migrants
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer speaks out in favor of deporting migrants who commit crimes and calls for existing laws to be amended. Integration of refugees should be more targeted.
Construction of the Leipzig "Fan Zone" for the European Football Championships begins
It won't be long now before the European Football Championship kicks off. Preparations are underway in Leipzig. In addition to public viewing, a varied supporting program is planned - including well-known musicians.
Construction of the Leipzig "Fan Zone" for the European Football Championships begins
It won't be long now before the European Football Championship kicks off. Preparations are underway in Leipzig. In addition to public viewing, a varied supporting program is planned - including well-known musicians.
Increase in organ donors and transplants in Saxony
In Saxony, the number of organ donors and transplants is increasing again, despite declining donor numbers. Medical association calls for opt-out solution.
Number of organ donors in Saxony on the rise again
The number of organ donors and transplants in Saxony is increasing again. The Saxon State Medical Association is calling for an opt-out solution.
Federal Green Party leader calls for solidarity to protect democracy
After attacks on candidates and campaign workers, Ricarda Lang calls for cross-party protection of democracy.
Saxony Ministry of Justice illuminates constitution with video messages
The Saxon Ministry of Justice is launching a series of video messages from lawyers on the Basic Law.
75th anniversary of the Basic Law: Saxony's state parliament president praises milestone in the history of German democracy
Matthias Rößler (CDU), President of the Saxon State Parliament, praises the Basic Law as a milestone in the history of German democracy on its 75th anniversary.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe calls for more support for the Basic Law
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe, Carsten Schneider, is calling on people to celebrate the Basic Law and stand up for democracy and freedom.
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.