AfD youth founds state association - protests in Chemnitz
The AfD youth organization Generation Deutschland has now also founded a state association in Saxony. It is headed by a city councillor from Bautzen.
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AfD youth founds state association in Saxony
The AfD youth organization Generation Deutschland has now also founded a state association in Saxony. It is headed by a city councillor from Bautzen.
Left-wingers want to further improve tenant protection
The Left Party demands more protection for tenants in Saxony and criticizes the state government for its hesitant action. In particular, it is about the case when a rented apartment becomes a condominium.
Cossebaude reservoir pool to be retained
The Cossebaude reservoir pool is popular with bathers. It is now certain that it will remain open for the next few years.
Schuster: Germany has long played down left-wing extremism
The Saxon Interior Minister sees failures in the fight against left-wing extremism. He excludes the Free State from this. He demands that the Left Party clearly distance itself from violence.
Dresden expects moderate population growth until 2040
Dresden is growing - but not as fast as expected. What planned company expansions and the influx of skilled workers mean for the city's age structure.
New construction becomes a risk for housing cooperatives
New construction at Saxony's housing cooperatives is collapsing. And other problems are also plaguing their association, which is responsible for a fifth of the rental housing stock in the state.
Refugee accommodation in the Spreehotel in Bautzen closes
After years as refugee accommodation, a special stage ends at the Spreehotel. The residents are distributed - the hotel was previously the target of several arson attacks.
Best federal state for companies: Saxony overtakes Bavaria
In the past, comparisons of economic attractiveness between federal states often put Bavaria in the lead, with the West ahead of the East. But that has changed.
Voigt to lose doctorate - lawsuit announced
Chemnitz University of Technology withdraws Mario Voigt's doctorate. Unjustly, says the Minister President and wants to take legal action. He criticizes new evaluation standards in the ongoing procedure.
AfD draws up list of demands for 2026
The AfD in the Saxon state parliament continues to refrain from consultations with the government, but is not holding back with its demands. The focus is on migration and reducing bureaucracy.
Saxony trains police against anti-Semitism
Saxony wants to sensitize police officers to the topic of anti-Semitism with workshops and collaborations. How this changes their day-to-day work - and why trust plays a major role.
Survey shows: Majority of Germans want a stronger defense
What do Germans think about defense and security? Researchers from the University of Leipzig and the Technical University of Munich surveyed over 1,000 people. The results show a clear desire for reform: The majority want to expand the Bundeswehr in terms of personnel and strengthen its defense capabilities. The high level of support for a joint European army is particularly remarkable. Almost two thirds of respondents fear a military conflict with Russia.
Ronny Kupke new BSW parliamentary group leader in the state parliament of Saxony
Change of leadership at the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in the state parliament of Saxony. Party leader Ronny Kupke now also leads the 15-member parliamentary group.
Saxony wants to modernize driving school training via the Federal Council
It is far too expensive and takes far too long. We are talking about driving school training in Germany. Saxony is now demanding more speed from the federal government for a reform.
Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets for the crisis
The Bundeswehr is training to drop leaflets with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. Neighboring countries also had to be informed about this.
Kretschmer pays farewell tribute to Haseloff
They have known each other for many years and hold each other in high regard. Now Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer has to get used to a new counterpart in Saxony-Anhalt.
AfD man Barth wins mayoral election in Altenberg
Four men and one woman had competed for the top seat in Altenberg town hall. However, the AfD candidate won the race in the very first round of voting.
EU funding drives thousands of projects in Saxony
3.2 billion euros from EU structural funds are available for projects in Saxony from 2021 to 2027. Which projects have benefited so far and what will change in 2026.
SPD politician sees attack on journalistic freedom
The CDU state parliamentary groups in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt want to discuss a possible merger of ARD and ZDF. Matthias Hey sees this as an "attack on journalistic freedom".
German Association of Cities calls for immediate aid and structural reforms
No money for swimming pools, playgrounds, culture - more and more local authorities have hardly any scope to do more than their mandatory tasks. They are calling for urgent support.
Environmental agency doubts suitability of many nuclear waste sites
Several regions in Saxony are considered particularly suitable sites for nuclear waste according to the Federal Company for Final Disposal. The State Environment Agency has now published a statement on this.
Judgment: penalty payment against Poland for Turow opencast mine applies
Poland and the EU Commission are in dispute over millions withheld. The highest court of the European Union has now ruled on the matter.
Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets
The Bundeswehr is testing the dropping of flyers with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. What the training is for and why Poland and the Czech Republic have also been informed.
Schenk criticizes vote on Mercosur free trade agreement
Saxony's CDU European politician Oliver Schenk speaks of a "signal of a lack of reliability". Yet the Mercosur free trade agreement would be important for Saxony's economy.
Cabinet issues test orders for state modernization
Mergers of authorities, fewer advisory boards, a new school network plan: Saxony's government is having 63 cost-cutting ideas examined. The state wants to remain capable of acting and reduce overregulation.
Who will pay for Leipzig/Halle and Dresden in future?
From 2030, Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state support. How the federal states are gradually reducing their payments - and what this means for the region.
From 2030, there will be no more state funding for airports
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state funding from 2030. Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are gradually reducing aid. Will that work?
Sabine Zimmermann resigns from state parliament
After more than 30 years in politics, Sabine Zimmermann is retiring due to illness. Her seat in the state parliament will be taken over by a communication scientist from Leipzig.