President of the state parliament spreads confidence for 2026

Saxony's state parliament president Alexander Dierks has called on citizens to stick together in the new year and spread optimism. The 38-year-old said at his New Year's reception in parliament that confidence and perseverance were needed to master the major challenges of the reform year 2026. It was about "straightening our backs" and acting together in a crucial situation.

Dierks sees an eventful and decisive year for Saxony

Dierks spoke of an eventful and decisive year for Saxony. The future is pointless without confidence. He is firmly convinced that together we can succeed in shaping the future. "It is important - especially in times like these - to distribute the burdens fairly and to paint a positive picture of the future," said the CDU politician. Only then will it be possible to take people with us on this journey. Saxony does not have its best times behind it.

President of the state parliament recalls the pioneering spirit of 1990

The president of the state parliament recalled the pioneering spirit of the post-reunification period and compared the challenges to climbing a mountain. He said it was about motivating people and not hiding the fact that it would involve hardship. It is important to develop strength, to treat each other with goodwill and not to deny each other the will to achieve something good for the country despite different positions.

Pillars of society are coming under pressure

We are experiencing a world in which many things are changing, said the politician. Geopolitical balances are changing, economic power structures are adjusting. Germany is exposed to major trends that are calling many pillars of society into question or putting them under pressure. We must succeed in vigorously defending the unique success story of the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Europe.