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Fewer authorities, faster decisions: Saxony's government wants to radically restructure its administrative apparatus. The aim is to reduce staff and costs while increasing efficiency.

CSD Dresden: Street party does not count as an assembly

The CSD Dresden street festival is not recognized as an assembly. The State Directorate of Saxony explains what this means for the organizers. | more

Report: Software glitch causes payment chaos for authorities

According to MDR, a software changeover has been causing problems in Saxony's authorities for months. Dunning procedures stopped, salaries delayed - the extent remains unclear. | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Customs stops import of electrical appliances from Turkey

End of the line at customs: Because the electrical appliances in a shipment from Turkey do not comply with EU safety regulations, they are not allowed to be traded in this country. | more

BUND Saxony for less bureaucracy in nature conservation

Environmentalists see no contradiction between less bureaucracy and the protection of nature. Quite the opposite. This is why they welcome the government's efforts to reduce bureaucracy. | more

Weißwasser fears for promised jobs for federal office

The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control has had a branch office in Weißwasser since spring 2020. A new building was actually planned. But nothing will come of it now. The resentment is palpable. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

State authorities should be speedboats instead of supertankers

Saxony's state administration must reorganize itself for cost reasons. The cabinet has issued so-called review mandates to the individual departments. Interior Minister Armin Schuster also sees it as the personnel's turn. | more

Study: Racism in authorities often hidden in structures

Discrimination in public offices often remains invisible - but it has consequences for those affected. What a new study on racism in German authorities shows. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Racism in public authorities? New study provides comprehensive data for the first time

For some people, discrimination begins at the official counter. A major study by the University of Leipzig has investigated for the first time how racist discrimination arises and continues in German authorities. The researchers came to the conclusion that it is not just a question of individual attitudes, but also of routines and the scope for decision-making in institutions. | more

More and more weapons in Saxony - small firearms license in demand

More than 157,000 weapons are registered in Saxony. That is significantly more than five years ago. Why a Left Party MP is concerned about this development. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Joint interception center to go into operation in 2027

From 2027, police officers from five federal states want to work together to put a stop to serious criminals. However, IT problems and a lack of personnel are delaying the project. | more

Head of administration Bélafi: Comprehensive state reform is possible

Artificial intelligence to relieve administrative offices and speed up approvals. How Saxony wants to master the administration of the future with fewer staff. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Lithium mining: audit sees opportunities and potential for conflict

From smartphones to electric cars, lithium is in high demand as a material for batteries. In the future, it could also be mined in the Ore Mountains. Such a mine promises new jobs, but also raises concerns. | more

Court of Auditors urges renunciation of new debt

The Court of Audit remains an admonisher - in both good and bad financial times. In the current annual report, the inspectors have also come across the dog - the police service dogs. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

State directorate approves Globalfoundries project

The mills of bureaucracy often grind slowly. The State Directorate of Saxony is endeavoring to speed things up and accelerate investments by large companies. | more

Greens call for more speed in the fight against financial crime

The Greens believe that action against criminals in the financial sector is inadequate. The state is missing out on billions. A new federal authority based in Dresden could help. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Anger in the village of Störmthal over an unexpected forest of signs

In the small village of Störmthal, people are disgruntled by the large number of parking signs lined up one behind the other on their village street. Could there be a better solution? | more

Dresden faces a financing gap of around 240 million euros

In recent years, the city of Dresden has dipped deep into its reserves for investments. These have now almost all been used up. | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Saxony's Court of Audit urges reform of the state budget

When the Court of Audit presents its annual reports, it is sometimes reminiscent of Groundhog Day. But why is that? | more

Court of Auditors with annual report - Personnel costs a permanent problem

The Saxony State Court of Audit audits the finances of the state administration. Time and again, it finds examples of tax money being wasted or used inefficiently. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Kretschmer proposes moratorium on bureaucracy

Infineon's billion-euro investment in Dresden is on schedule and within the planned budget. For Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer, this is an example of what is possible in Germany. | more

Digital ID photos: local authorities struggle with implementation

From May, new ID cards should only be applied for with digital photos - but many citizens' offices in Saxony are not yet ready. Citizens should know this. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Naturalization in Saxony often takes several years

Naturalization procedures are stalling in Saxony's major cities. What this means for applicants - and why there are no quick solutions in sight. | more

Greens complain that naturalization procedures in Leipzig take too long

Germany is dependent on scientists and skilled workers from abroad. Naturalization is a motivation for many. However, the relevant authorities often take a long time. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Audit offices warn against undermining the debt brake

The audit offices have to keep an eye on thriftiness ex officio. The extended options for taking on debt are therefore viewed with suspicious eyes. | more

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