The Saxon state parliament is to vote on the planned educational leave today (from 10.00). The bill was submitted in the form of a popular petition, for which more than 55,000 signatures were collected. It originally provided for five days. As a compromise, it is now to be three days. Alongside Bavaria, Saxony is the only federal state in which the legal entitlement to educational leave does not yet apply. Business associations and local authorities campaigned against the plan until the very end. There is also a rift in the state parliament - even within parliamentary groups.
Health Minister issues specialist government statement
At the beginning of the state parliament session, Health Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) issues a specialist government statement on the situation of medical care. At the request of the BSW, the state parliament's topical hour will focus on Germany's relationship with the USA. In a further debate, the SPD wants to campaign for the Yad Vashem Educational Center for Holocaust Remembrance to be established in Saxony. The third topic of the current hour comes from the Greens and revolves around genetic engineering. The AfD is proposing an amendment to the Press Act and wants to ensure that in future the imprint of a medium clearly states whether a party is behind it.
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