Eastern countries want more skilled workers from abroad
The shortage of skilled workers is affecting the eastern German states. The federal government should provide solutions. What are the heads of government from the east demanding?
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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?
Minister presidents call for measures to combat high energy costs
The heads of the federal states are concerned about the automotive and chemical industries in Germany. To support this, they are making numerous demands in energy policy.
Federal states agree on demands on migration
Despite difficult consultations, the heads of state have agreed on a package of demands for managing migration. Among other things, the revival of the so-called Dublin III agreement was central.
States call for measures to relieve the burden on local authorities
In the view of the Minister Presidents, local authorities are having to shoulder more and more tasks. Now the heads of government are calling for measures to ease the burden.
States demand extension of the digital pact for schools
The heads of the federal states consider the digital pact for schools to be a great success - and are calling on the federal government to continue it.
Hendrik Wüst calls for an 'alliance of the center' with regard to migration
Migration is a key topic at the Minister Presidents' Conference. North Rhine-Westphalia's head of government addresses demands to the federal government.
Günther: BSW demands make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end
In Saxony and Thuringia, the CDU is negotiating a possible coalition with the BSW, among others. Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President has a stomach ache - and an alternative in mind.
Minister Presidents present the results of their consultations
The Minister Presidents of the federal states have met in Leipzig to discuss asylum policy and reforms to public broadcasting. The results are expected today.
Heads of government discuss asylum policy and broadcasting fee
The heads of government of the federal states are meeting in Leipzig to discuss migration policy and public broadcasting. What agreements will be reached?
Weil criticizes Union for premature election campaign mode on migration
At their conference in Leipzig, the minister presidents also discuss measures on migration. Lower Saxony's head of government sees obstacles to an agreement - and reproaches the CDU/CSU.
Union-led federal states call for stricter measures in migration policy
At the Conference of Minister Presidents, the CDU/CSU-led states are insisting on a tighter migration policy. The debate is about how the country could better restrict irregular migration.
New apple variety as a gift for the Prime Minister
Saxon apple trees are presented as gifts at the Minister Presidents' Conference in Leipzig. Saxony's head of government is also focusing on growth outside the state.
Heads of government campaign for better inclusion of people with disabilities
The inclusion of people with disabilities is the focus of the Minister Presidents' Conference in Leipzig. But without a solid financial basis, further development could come to a standstill.
Minister presidents discuss migration and broadcasting
Saxony has taken over the chairmanship of the Conference of Minister Presidents. In Leipzig, the heads of government of the federal states want to discuss issues such as migration and broadcasting funding.
Traffic restrictions in Leipzig due to Prime Minister's Conference and soccer match
Several Leipzig districts will be paralyzed over the next few days due to the Prime Minister's Conference and a Champions League match. Commuters should expect considerable restrictions.
Saxony's Minister President celebrates the Day of German Unity in Warsaw
Saxony has maintained close relations with its Polish neighbors for many years. Cross-border cooperation is the norm in many areas - and there is a liaison office in Wroclaw.
Conference of Minister Presidents under Rhineland presidency: progress in migration policy
The heads of the federal states have been meeting regularly since 1954. Last year, Hesse saw itself as the "heart muscle of German federalism". Now another state is taking over the chairmanship.
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.
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.
Kretschmer in favor of the federal states taking legal action against the federal government
Refugee costs, citizens' income and the Germany ticket are currently placing an enormous burden on state and municipal budgets. These are tasks that arise from federal laws.
Union politicians still see many question marks regarding BSW
After the elections in Thuringia and Saxony, forming a government could be difficult. This is another reason why the CDU does not want to take any coalition options off the table - except with the AfD and the Left Party.
Schwesig meets Saxon counterpart Kretschmer
Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are united by the joy of new World Heritage sites. At their meeting, however, the heads of government of both states also want to look to the future.
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.
MV and Saxony want to intensify cooperation
The joy over new World Heritage sites in both federal states is still reverberating. However, the heads of government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are also looking to the future.
More money for Saxony in future thanks to census
Although Saxony has lost inhabitants according to the census, it can still count on more allocations from the federal financial equalization scheme. This is due to a statistical effect.
Federal government expands funding programs for coal regions
The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change.
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.
Saxony's energy minister criticizes federal government for lack of support for the solar industry
Saxony's Energy and Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) criticizes the federal government for its lack of support for the domestic solar industry.
Günther criticizes lack of support for solar industry
Saxony's Energy and Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) has described the German government's lack of support for the domestic solar industry as a "major pain point". Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) must ask himself why he is pushing parts of the solar industry "over the c ..
Kretschmer: Danger of ungovernability after state elections
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees the danger of the state becoming ungovernable after the state elections on September 1. "I am warning of Thuringian conditions", the CDU politician told the "Deutsche Handwerks Zeitung" (Wednesday). The past five years have been extremely difficult ..
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 ..
WG Wolf presents criteria for shooting "problem wolves"
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Kretschmer: Migration commission without bans on thinking
Michael Kretschmer (CDU), Minister-President of Saxony, links the planned cross-party commission "Managing migration, protecting humanity" with progress in asylum policy. The commission must have neither blinkers nor bans on thinking and must also discuss an amendment to the Basic Law or cuts in ben ..
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.
Billion-euro burden for East German federal states due to additional and special pensions from the GDR
In 2023, the East German federal states raised around 2.68 billion euros for supplementary and special pensions from the GDR.
No decision on environmental damage caused by former GDR companies
A funding dispute between the federal government and the states of Saxony and Thuringia regarding the costs of cleaning up environmental damage caused by former GDR state-owned companies remains unresolved at the Federal Constitutional Court. The highest German court rejected applications by the two ..
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.
Refugees from Ukraine are transferred to other federal states
Newly arriving refugees from Ukraine are currently being transferred from Saxony to other federal states because the state has reached its admission quota.
Verdi calls for warning strike
The trade union Verdi has called for a warning strike this Friday in the Chemnitz-Erzgebirge-Mittelsachsen region - including at Chemnitz University of Technology. The reason for this is the so far unsuccessful wage negotiations for the public sector of the federal states, the union announced on Thu ..
Kretschmer: Federal-Länder agreement only a first step
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has criticized the results of the federal-state negotiations on migration as disappointing. Many points had been watered down by the federal government, the CDU politician said in Dresden on Tuesday. Nevertheless, the final decision was important as a f ..
Migration: Kretschmer calls for cross-party solution
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has called for a cross-party solution to the problems of the federal states and municipalities on the subject of migration, but has expressed skepticism about the proposals of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's (SPD) "traffic light" coalition. "The horizon of exp ..
Budget in Leipzig at limits: Financing the energy and transport turnaround a challenge
The additional costs for the energy and transport turnaround are pushing the budget in Leipzig and other municipalities to its limits. The mayor is calling for financial support from the federal and state governments.
Kretschmer: State heads speak out in favor of payment cards
State government leaders have agreed that payment cards for refugees should be introduced, according to Saxony's Premier Michael Kretschmer. "It is important that we do not work with cash, but with benefits in kind," said the CDU politician on Friday in Frankfurt am Main. The state premiers met ther ..
Saxony's premier criticizes federal government but praises Chancellor Scholz
Saxony's premier is dissatisfied with the work of the federal government, but has a positive opinion of Chancellor Scholz.
Germany calls for support for domestic solar industry in face of Chinese solar module glut
Several German states are calling for better support for domestic manufacturers in light of a glut of solar modules from China. Saxony's ten-point plan calls for, among other things, better support for production and research and a ban on goods from forced labor.
Saxony wants to expand relations with Armenia
Saxony wants to expand its relations with Armenia and is taking advantage of a visit to Dresden by Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan. The President of the National Assembly is expected to arrive in the Saxon capital next Wednesday, the State Chancellery announced on Friday. In a conversation ..