New permanent exhibition opened at Torgau youth work camp
Thousands of young people who were labeled as difficult in the GDR ended up in the Jugendwerkhof in Torgau. They were to be re-educated. A new exhibition commemorates their history.
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Fewer young binge drinkers in Saxony's clinics
For many young people, alcohol is part and parcel of parties, discos and leisure activities. Health experts are countering this with prevention campaigns. Does that help?
Saxony's best young speakers chosen in the state parliament
In a competition in the state parliament, pupils from grades 8 to 12 competed in the art of free speech. The best were chosen by a jury.
Youth Speech Forum in the Saxon State Parliament: Pupils debate and give speeches
On Saturday, the best arguments and the most convincing presentation will be contested in the state parliament. Unlike usual, it is not the MPs who will take to the lectern, but young people from Saxony and Brandenburg.
Green Youth in Saxony with new dual leadership
Following the wave of resignations from the Green Youth, the youth organization in Saxony is also making a fresh start. The association is sharpening its profile with a key motion.
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.
Green Youth concludes federal congress in Leipzig with new chairpersons
After setting the course for its future in terms of personnel, the young organization will focus on content on the last day of its national congress. The relationship with the Greens is also up for debate.
New board of the Green Youth has been appointed
Following the new leadership duo, the remaining members of the party youth board have now also been elected. A brief overview.
Green candidate Banaszak in favor of AfD ban
Advocates of an AfD ban have recently begun seeking official support in the Bundestag for their initiative. The Green Youth wants to know from the candidate for the Green Party chairmanship: Is he on board?
Green Youth faces important decisions: New board to be elected
Who will be the new board of the young organization? And how will it position itself in relation to the Greens in future? The federal congress in Leipzig is not just about personnel realignment.
Green Youth vent their displeasure about the Board of Directors
The previous board of the junior organization leaves - this news causes an uproar at the end of September. At the national congress in Leipzig, there was a heated debate and a protest action.
Green Youth starts federal party conference in Leipzig with a view to the future and criticism of the traffic light coalition
Who will lead the junior organization in the future? And where are they heading in terms of content? Following the resignation of the previous board, the future of the Green Youth will be discussed at the national congress.
Green Youth on the verge of reorganization - federal congress starts in Leipzig
The leadership of the Green Youth no longer wants to join. The reason: dissatisfaction with the Green course and its compromises. New elections are now being held. Will the change also bring a new closeness to the party?
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.
Green Youth Saxony faces personnel changes
The wave of resignations from the Green Youth continues. In some federal states, almost the entire board has left the youth organization or announced its resignation.
International productions dominate the awards ceremony at the "Schlingel" children's and youth film festival
The "Schlingel" film festival has awarded its main prizes - and this year all the winners are from Europe.
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.
Ministry raffles off train tickets to young adults
Getting to know the whole of Europe by train without having to spend any money. For some young adults in Bavaria, this will soon be possible.
Youth: One third for AfD - two thirds are afraid of it
Children and young people voted in the U18 election in Saxony - and more than one in three voted for the AfD. At the same time, a study shows that many are afraid of the party.
AfD wins clearly in simulated state election for young people in Saxony
A few days before the state elections in Saxony, children and young people voted in a U18 election. The chairman of the Children's and Youth Ring calls the result "worrying".
Youth book "Hinter den Sternen ganz nah" wins the 2024 Readers' Prize
During the summer vacations, special books for children and young people are always on offer in Saxony's libraries. They can be borrowed free of charge after registering - and readers can vote for the best title.
Raids carried out against suspected supporters of the Third Way
Ten homes were searched during raids in Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony and nine suspects were provisionally arrested. The cases involve acts of violence and robberies.
Performance and courage are frighteningly good for you
Internal security as a prerequisite for economic growthThe latest election results and the rising crime rate in Germany show that many people are concerned about the security situation in the country. Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the CDU, emphasizes in his June newsletter "Eigene Feder" t ..
Anja Reumschüssel receives the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize
The author Anja Reumschüssel is awarded the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize for her book "Über den Dächern von Jerusalem".
Fruit trees and bee colonies: most beautiful school gardens chosen
In Saxony, the schools with the most beautiful school gardens have been chosen and rewarded with prize money. As the Saxon State Ministry of Culture announced in a press release on Friday, the state winners, the Cossebaude secondary school in Dresden and the International Grammar School in Meerane, ..
AfD ahead among young people in simulated election
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
AfD strongest in simulated U18 election in Saxony
AfD receives the most votes in simulated European and local elections for young people in Saxony. Results also show nationwide comparisons.
AfD ahead among young people in simulated election
Just a few days before the European and local elections, children and young people were able to vote in the U18 election. Strikingly, the result in Saxony deviates significantly from the nationwide trend.
German National Library becomes free from the age of 16
Young people aged 16 and over can now use the German National Library's reading rooms in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main free of charge. Lowering the age limit from 18 to 16 is intended to promote freedom of information and freedom of expression, among other things, the library announced on Wednesday. ..
Saxony's Children's and Youth Council calls for the voting age to be lowered to 16
The Saxony Children's and Youth Ring advocates lowering the voting age to 16 for state and local elections, as young people are already actively involved in society.
Dresden park railroad: young people get involved
31 newcomers take up voluntary service - 12 young people are appointed assistants. Park railroad tours the Great Garden until October.
RB Leipzig eliminated after 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid
RB Leipzig's youngsters lost the knockout game at the Whites. The U19s have therefore been eliminated.
Significant increase in guest numbers in Saxony's youth hostels
Youth hostels in Saxony are once again as popular as they were before the coronavirus. A lot is currently being renovated - and new offers are tempting.
Gunild Lattmann-Kretschmer, long-time director of the Dresden Children's and Youth Theater, died
Gunild Lattmann-Kretschmer, the long-time director of the Dresden Children's and Youth Theater, has died at the age of 87. She was director of the theater from 1976 to 1996 and was politically active.
RB Leipzig in the round of 16 at Real Madrid
RB Leipzig's youngsters face Real Madrid in the knockout game of the Youth League.
Saxony wants to make young people fit for digital media
Saxony wants to make children and young people better equipped to deal with digital media. "For young people, being online is now the norm. In addition to the many opportunities that the digital transformation brings with it, the digital space also harbors dangers and risks," explained Social Affair ..
Marco Rose praises quick intervention by RB Leipzig youth players after racism scandal
RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose has praised the swift intervention of the youth players following a racism scandal. Two U19 players were thrown out by the club after making derogatory comments about a team-mate.
RB Leipzig Juniors face FC Midtjylland in the Youth League
RB Leipzig Juniors have to play FC Midtjylland in the intermediate round
Bitshiabu makes his competitive debut for RB Leipzig
New signing El Chadaille Bitshiabu has made his competitive debut for RB Leipzig after a long injury lay-off. The 18-year-old central defender, who arrived from Paris Saint-Germain for around €15 million in the summer, made his competitive debut for the German cup winners in the U19s' 0-0 draw again ..
Green Youth criticizes mother party at federal congress
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the work of the parent party was strongly criticized. New leader elected.
Migration then and now
Migration is an ancient mechanism of human development. Triggers and drivers of migration movements are poverty, famine and droughts, wars, revolutions and genocide. Immigration into our social systems plays a minor role. But abuse of temporary identity documents should be prevented.
Big award ceremony at the end of the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz
On Saturday (5:30 p.m.), the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz will end with a grand awards ceremony. A total of 23 prizes will be awarded, including the European Children's Film Prize and the main prize of the Saxon State Institute for Private Broadcasting and New Media. There are 57 feature-length films and 69 short films in competition. The festival is already its 28th edition.
Porsche experience workshop opens: Offer for pupils
The automobile manufacturer Porsche has expanded its promotion of young talent in Leipzig with an experience workshop. The aim is to give children and young people from grades 3 to 9 playful access to mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology (MINT), Porsche announced on Monday. ..
Fridays for Future: How it started and why it's cool to be part of it!
From lone protests in front of the Swedish Parliament to worldwide demos, learn how Greta Thunberg's strike launched Fridays for Future and why it's cool to be part of the solution!