State parliament deals with wind energy
Two motions on wind power are on the agenda. Other topics include science, forest fires and taxes for the super-rich.
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Saxony launches participation for new state development plan
Housing, nature, transport: the new state development plan wants to reorganize many things. Who can get involved until October 12 and what participation is really about.
Fight against tiger mosquitoes in Dresden: traps are being examined
Dresden is hunting the "flying zebra": traps are to show where the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito is up to mischief. What is behind the campaign - and why is vigilance required?
Schuster: "No stone left unturned" after NSU murders
25 years ago, Enver Şimşek was the first victim to be killed by the far-right NSU. Looking back, Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster speaks of a complete state failure.
Union parliamentary groups: Planning transport and health together
The CDU and CSU parliamentary group leaders from Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia are forging closer ties. There are enough cross-state challenges.
Saxony wants to start reducing bureaucracy next year
There are 16 different specialist procedures for building applications alone in the Free State. The state government wants to streamline this. This is the timetable.
Meißen: Non-party candidate Renner new mayor
The former finance mayor Markus Renner has won the race for the town hall in the first round of voting. The independent candidate prevailed against the promising AfD candidate Jurisch.
Mayoral election in Meissen begins
A candidate with an NPD past, an experienced finance mayor and an FDP man: the race for the town hall begins. Who will win over the voters?
"Day of the Saxons" opens in Sebnitz
Eleven stages and a varied program: The "Day of the Saxons" has begun in Sebnitz. 250,000 visitors are expected this weekend.
Tender for new Carola Bridge published
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The Saxon state capital is now looking for four planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Three candidates in the mayoral election in Meißen
Meißen will have a new mayor after Olaf Raschke's 21-year term in office. The AfD believes its candidate has a good chance.
Daughter of NSU victim: No dropout program for Zschäpe
25 years after the first NSU murder, Semiya Şimşek is fighting against a drop-out program for Beate Zschäpe - and warns that a series of right-wing extremist murders could happen again.
Carola Bridge: Demolition costs city 32 million euros
New construction not until 2028: The costs of demolishing the Carola Bridge are higher than expected. Around five million euros have been spent on safety measures and traffic routing.
Hitler salute on train and attack on woman - charges brought
A man allegedly gave the Hitler salute on a Dresden streetcar and attacked a woman. The public prosecutor's office has now brought charges.
"Day of the Saxons" starts with rain - 250,000 guests expected
From music and funfair to a parade: the "Day of the Saxons" celebrates its anniversary - for the first time with symbolic border crossings and encounters on the "Democracy Mile".
Family entrepreneurs call for an end to inheritance tax in the East
CSU leader Söder advocates giving the federal states a free hand in setting inheritance tax rates. Another proposal is now coming from the business community.
Minister praises Chemnitz Capital of Culture as a great success
Chemnitz as Capital of Culture attracts more visitors and attracts international attention. The Minister of Culture wants to carry these successes into the future.
District Administrator: Free State still owes youth welfare office millions
The youth welfare offices of the districts are responsible for the accommodation and care of unaccompanied minors. However, the costs are to be borne by the federal and state governments. And that seems to be the problem.
Two AfD factions in Chemnitz city council after split
A rift in the Chemnitz AfD parliamentary group has recently hampered the work of the city council. From now on, there will be two AfD parliamentary groups in the council.
BSW now also has a city association in Dresden
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance continues to expand its structures in Saxony. There is now also a city association in Dresden. The chairman is no stranger.
BSW parliamentary group criticizes plans for military service
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to spend money on education, health and civil infrastructure rather than on armaments and defense. The BSW rejects renewed compulsory military service.
Auditors decide on deleted foreigners' representative
At the request of the AfD, the district council in Bautzen decides to abolish the commissioner for foreigners. A legal review confirms the process. What happens next?
Office for the Protection of the Constitution provides information about Reichsbürger in brochure
In Saxony, 3,100 people are considered to be so-called Reich citizens. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution has compiled a list of what makes up the scene and how it operates.
Diakonie wants fundamental reform of care financing
In the view of the Protestant Welfare Association, a flat-rate cap on care costs does not solve the structural problems. Partially comprehensive insurance could serve as a model for the new regulation.
Left-wing parties demand longer rent freeze in Dresden and Leipzig
The rent freeze is intended to prevent horrendous rent increases. When a contract is signed, the rent may not exceed the local comparative rent by more than 10 percent. The left see a need to catch up.
500 meter long table: 9th Dresden banquet for diversity
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet in the middle of the city. The ninth edition will once again set an example in the state capital.
Kretschmer: Building exhibition would be a turbo boost for coal region
The Saxon cabinet meets regularly outside the major centers to deal with problems in the region. In Leipzig's Neuseenland region, the focus was also on ideas for the future.
SPD leader Homann: Get Saxony Fund off the ground
The Saxon double budget for 2025 and 2026 is a done deal. After the summer break, the government must now get into gear to do its homework, says SPD leader Homann.
CDU state leader Schulze: AfD wants to destabilize the country
The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt wants to go into the 2026 state election with a new lead candidate. Sven Schulze looks at the AfD as a competitor.