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The windows of apartment blocks in Dresden-Prohlis are set to sparkle at a Christmas concert. The idea comes from the award-winning "Musaik" project, in which children from many countries form an orchestra.
According to calculations by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, 22% of people in Saxony are considered poor. The association has included the cost of housing.
Funding applications rejected, future uncertain: initiatives are sounding the alarm because integration work in Saxony is in danger of falling by the wayside. The Greens insist on transparency.
Federal Minister of Labor Bas is being criticized for her statements on employers. Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer also has a clear opinion on the matter.
Following statements made by Labor Minister Bas at the Juso Congress, the Saxon skilled trades are sharply critical. President Nostitz speaks of "provocative statements" in a tense situation.
Within five years, the number of young children has fallen by almost 25 percent. An IW study shows the consequences this has for daycare places and long-term planning.
How do people in Prohlis experience their everyday lives? The ZDF report accompanies residents and shows what makes the district special despite the challenges.
People looking for help in Saxony often pick up the phone. It is not only older people who are affected by loneliness. The Left Party is calling on the government to take action.
Diakonie Sachsen is increasingly focusing on prevention in order to avoid losing one's home. Why advice and cooperation with landlords play a decisive role in this.
Young CDU/CSU politicians are taking a stand: Is the pension package in danger of failing in the Bundestag? Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is also critical of the federal government's pension policy.
The costs of accommodating unaccompanied refugee minors should be borne by the state and federal government. But why do local authorities have to wait so long for the bills to be paid?
In Saxony, there is a threat of cuts to addiction counseling. According to the providers, every euro is money well spent.
Natalija Bock is the new commissioner responsible for advising on discrimination in Saxony's schools. She wants to ensure a fear-free coexistence.
Saxons are happier than they have been for a long time. The "Happiness Atlas" 2025 shows where the Free State shines in the national rankings and where it still lags behind.
Natalija Bock is a new contact person for pupils, parents and teachers in the event of discrimination or bullying in Saxony's schools.
Despite having a job, many people are dependent on citizens' income. With little pay, they also have to cope with prejudice. Experts warn of the social consequences of a citizen's income reform.
Anxiety, isolation, depression: Diakonie warns that many young people are still suffering from the consequences of the pandemic. Why they now urgently need more help and a sympathetic ear.
Children who are placed in foster families often have traumatic experiences behind them. The need is increasing, especially in large cities. What hurdles are there?
Discussions are continuing in Germany about benefits for refugees from Ukraine. Saxony is calling for changes for new arrivals - and points to neighboring Poland.
Dispute over millions: Why the ministry clearly rejects the Green Party's accusations about the alleged loss of housing construction money.
According to the Greens, 200 million euros for social housing in Saxony remained unused. Why the money was not called up - and what this means for Dresden and Leipzig.
The food banks in Saxony can apply for funding for investments until October 6.
The German Association of Cities is calling for social reforms and financial relief. However, association president Jung considers one hotly debated topic to be overemphasized.
Fewer applications, but still long waiting times: Where parents in Saxony wait the longest for their money - and why.
The voluntary welfare sector is important for what holds the state together at its core. However, the work of the associations is often slowed down by excessive control.
Affordable housing is in short supply, especially in large cities. Thousands of people seek help from Diakonie.
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.
An estimated 450,000 people in Saxony care for relatives at home. A poster campaign is now intended to draw attention to support services.
Anyone who has not had a job for at least a year is considered to be long-term unemployed. Those affected often fall into a disastrous cycle. Experts speak of a self-reinforcing condition.
The lower the qualification, the worse the chances on the job market. People who have not had a job for a long time are dependent on special support.
Germany spends billions of euros on infrastructure and defense. At whose expense could this be? There are major concerns about social cuts.
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
The German government wants to ensure fair working conditions for public contracts with the Collective Bargaining Act. Eastern German companies in particular feel that they are being ignored - and are sounding the alarm.
Should Ukrainians living in Germany be deprived of their citizens' allowance? The Federal Minister of Economics gives a more fundamental answer to this question.
For a growing number of people, their pension is not enough to live on in old age. They have to apply for additional support from the state. The Left is alarmed.
If parents are overwhelmed or conflicts are simmering in the family, parenting support comes into play. Counseling services are used particularly often.
Saxony still lags behind most federal states in terms of wages. Now new figures show how many people will find their state pension barely enough to live on.
Volunteers will now continue to receive 40 euros per month with the approved double budget. Previously, only partial amounts had been paid out. This had caused criticism.
Around 29 million euros will flow into violence prevention organizations and projects in Bavaria this year and next. It is a success that this amount of money is available, say the Greens.
The gap between pensions in East and West remains large. In a nationwide comparison, Saxony's men and women are below the national average.
The federal government has announced that it will increase funding for social housing. Saxony could benefit from this with just under 150 million this year. However, 30 percent would have to be co-financed.
The problem has been known for a long time, but there are no signs of a solution. More and more people in Germany are becoming care cases. The call for reform is getting louder.
They live on the streets and are often exposed to the cold and heat without protection: People who have no home. Assistance is particularly needed in extreme weather.
Social issues must always be taken into consideration - this is what the League of Welfare in Saxony demands. Especially in times of empty coffers, this does not seem to be a matter of course.
Digitization is a buzzword of our time. But do all people really benefit from technological progress? Diakonie in Saxony has its doubts and warns of the consequences.
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
Every year, the job centers receive tens of thousands of appeals against citizens' benefit notices. The BSW in Saxony is calling for reforms.
The funds budgeted for child and youth work are not sufficient in the view of the Left Party. The parliamentary group is calling for more funding.
Elias Ernst swapped his office job for nursing. Why he was looking for a new start and what that says about the challenges facing society.
Social housing is particularly needed in Leipzig and Dresden. The demand for affordable housing is particularly high here.
The number of millionaires in Saxony is rising. The Left Party wants top earners to contribute more to the financing of the social systems - that would not make anyone poor, but would make everyone richer.
In its draft budget, the government has also made cuts in the social sector. If the planned cuts go ahead, there is a risk that established structures will disappear, warn representatives.
If you don't have a home, you can't protect yourself from wind and weather, illness or violence. The number of people affected is also increasing in Saxony.
Anyone suffering domestic violence can find temporary refuge in one of Saxony's 17 women's and child protection facilities. There are also facilities for men. Sometimes they are all fully booked.
In Saxony, the issue is particularly urgent due to the high average age - a reform of care policy. Time is of the essence in the Free State.
Many parents in Saxony are feeling the direct impact of the pressure on daycare centers on a daily basis. Now an association is warning: without real reforms, there is a threat of a loss of quality - at the expense of the children.
Saxony ranks in the middle of the federal states in the poverty report. The poverty rate in the Free State rose compared to the previous year.
Every year during Advent, Saxon bakers collect the change from their stollen purchases for a good cause. However, the proceeds from the Diakonie campaign have been declining for years.
Due to the increase, the Left Party is calling for a nationwide strategy against housing loss. It believes the government has a duty.
Half a million people are drawn to Königstein Fortress in Saxon Switzerland every year. The explanations about the history of the rocky plateau are now available to even more visitors.
The Saxon government's austerity measures are causing a stir. It is clear to everyone that cuts are necessary in view of falling revenues. But where should savings be made?
During the winter months, homeless people can spend the night in the rooms of Dresden's parishes. This season, a particularly large number of women came.
Deficiencies in the handling of medicines, hygiene and staffing were reported in nursing homes in 2024. However, only around one in three homes was inspected. Too few, says the Left Party.
Anyone who does not pay their electricity bill must expect to be cut off. The Left Party is calling for a ban on electricity and gas cut-offs by law.
People with disabilities are sometimes reluctant to attend courses at adult education centers. This is because many of these institutions are still not completely barrier-free. This is now set to change in Saxony.
Bad grades or anxiety. The number against grief helps students and parents with their worries.
Since November 1, people in Germany have been able to change their gender entry and first name more easily - without an expert opinion or court proceedings. In Dresden, 263 people have already done this.
Care becomes a care case itself. The vast majority of those affected cannot afford to pay high personal contributions for accommodation in a care home. Resentment is growing.
Residents have to bear some of the costs of nursing home care themselves. In Saxony, the amounts are below the national average, but there was a significant increase.
One year ago, Saxony's first day hospice for seriously ill people opened in Leipzig. The number of guests is increasing. Even a wedding has been celebrated there.
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Saxony has to save money. A provisional budget is currently in place due to a lack of funds. Youth welfare organizations are calling for existing services to be protected.
In Saxony, housing benefit is increasing for many households. The increase is intended to provide noticeable relief for low-income earners - but not everyone will benefit equally.
Sören Pellmann, member of the Bundestag, has called for compulsory school social work at grammar schools.
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.
Left-wing politician Lay has asked the federal government how the number of power cuts has developed. In Saxony, grid operators are interrupting the supply less frequently.
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.
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.
Being diagnosed with leukemia is a shock. This was also the case for star tenor José Carreras. He fell ill in 1987 - and survived. One thing in particular has helped him over the years.
On average, girls in Saxony live significantly longer than boys born in the state. And their life expectancy is also higher than that of girls in other federal states.
Since April, asylum seekers have been given a payment card instead of cash. The Refugee Council criticizes this measure. Initiatives are now offering the exchange for cash
Men from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland receive the highest old-age pensions in a nationwide comparison. Saxony's men are below the average, but its women are above it.
More than 4,500 people in the Free State are housed in a facility because they have no accommodation. The Left Party believes that the Free State is also responsible.
Sharp rent increases in Saxony are no longer limited to the metropolitan areas of Dresden and Leipzig. According to the Left Party, consideration must also be given to building social housing in the surrounding areas.
Even before it is presented, the draft budget for 2025/2026 for the Saxon state capital is causing displeasure. Protests are planned against far-reaching savings plans.
A park bench is not a home, says Diakonie. Especially in the winter months, homeless people have a hard time. Donations are requested to alleviate their fate.
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
During the winter months, homeless people can spend the night in the rooms of Dresden's church congregations. The idea came from a group of students almost 30 years ago.
There is a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector - even though demand continues to rise. The baby boomer effect will further exacerbate the problems.
Michael Kretschmer wants to adapt the basic right to asylum to the current migration figures. Whether the heads of the federal states will support this will be decided at the meeting in Leipzig.
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.
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.
Only Saxony pays deaf people monthly compensation for their additional expenses. In addition to this support, the minister responsible believes that inclusion requires further efforts.
Adults who have problems with reading and writing are to find help in seven new basic education centers in Saxony in the future. The facilities will be located in rural areas.
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
People without their own accommodation in Saxony can stay overnight in facilities. The use of the facilities has been recorded on the same night for three years. Demand is increasing.
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.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.