Steinmeier brings gifts from Saxony to the royal family
Porcelain from Meissen, craftsmanship from the Ore Mountains and Christmas music: the German President surprises the British royal couple with these gifts during their visit to London.
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Starting signal for new road projects in eastern Germany
Billions for new roads: Which projects in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can now begin and what this means for commuters.
Association of Cities asks for emergency aid
Ahead of a meeting, the President of the Association of German Cities is appealing to the federal and state governments: without rapid support, local authorities are threatened with severe cuts - from social work to city festivals.
Eastern countries want to develop hydrogen network together
The eastern German states want to benefit from green hydrogen together. A study is to show how municipalities and industry can catch up.
Excavator at the GDR adventure pool SEZ in Berlin - preparation for demolition
For a long time, Berlin argued about the future of the site with the GDR's flagship adventure pool. Now apartments are to be built.
Commercial construction booms in the East - public construction weakens
The East German construction industry is reporting more orders - mainly thanks to individual large-scale projects. How this is affecting commercial construction, residential construction and public construction.
After overhead line damage: No all-clear for rail commuters
There are still delays and detour on the railroad line between Berlin and Dresden. A truck had damaged the overhead line at a level crossing. Repairs are ongoing.
Truck touches overhead line - delays on the railroad
Near Dresden, a truck damages an overhead line on the railroad line between Berlin and Dresden. Trains have to be rerouted and are therefore delayed.
Using educational training to combat racism in soccer
There are many facets of racism in soccer. Together with partners, the DFB has gathered experience in a project to combat the problem and will use this for further projects.
Path cleared for construction research center in Weimar and Bautzen
After a delay, the project of the Federal Research Center for Climate Neutral Building in Weimar and Bautzen is starting. 52.5 million euros have been earmarked in the federal budget for its construction.
Kretschmer: Debate about AfD cooperation does not help
Saxony's Minister President calls for the causes of the AfD's rise to be addressed. Why he believes that firewalls alone are not enough.
More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue
Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective.
Comic "Mosaic": Abrafaxe on the road for the 600th time
Their adventure once began in the GDR, with the "Secret of the Grotto": Abrax, Brabax and Califax have been on the road for 50 years. The heroes in "Mosaik" have been traveling through the world and through time ever since.
Left Party leader: End the purchase of liquid gas from Russia immediately
Despite drastic restrictions on imports, Russian gas is still flowing into Germany. Left Party leader van Aken is calling for an end to this. The reason for this is a statement by Saxony's head of government Kretschmer
FC Erzgebirge Aue welcomes Union Berlin for a test
Both clubs want to put the finishing touches to the rest of the season in the Erzgebirge. It will be a special match for Union coach Steffen Baumgart.
Steinmeier awards prizes in the history competition
Every year, the Federal President organizes a history competition. This time, interest is particularly high. Frank-Walter Steinmeier thinks this is a good sign in the face of increasing disinformation.
Number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt to fall from 2026
From 2026, the number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt will fall. The new forecast from the Conference of Education Ministers shows what this means for school construction and teacher planning.
Pupil numbers will decline in Saxony from 2027
The number of girls and boys in Saxon schools will not increase for much longer. The school administration already has to prepare for this with its planning.
Name dispute in the BSW: country heads with new proposal
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to do without the party founder in its name in future. But what should the abbreviation BSW stand for? The party leadership's proposal is not catchy enough for some.
AfD politicians travel to Russia
AfD MPs are traveling to Russia for a conference. There may also be a meeting with former President Medvedev. The parliamentary group is talking about keeping channels of communication open.
Eastern countries want a say in the distribution of EU money
The eastern German states are demanding that they continue to have a say in the distribution of EU funds. Why they are critical of the planned changes.
Number of charging points: Saxony in third place nationwide
Germany now has almost 180,000 public charging points for electric cars. The fast-charging infrastructure is growing. The Free State is one of the leaders in terms of supply.
Majority of East Germans against the term "new federal states"
65% of East Germans no longer consider the term "new federal states" to be appropriate. What alternative they prefer and what this has to do with the national holiday.
Industry and trade in the East much more optimistic
How is the mood in the East German economy developing? New figures on the business climate index provide insights.
Sigh of relief after high-risk game - but also criticism
A soccer matchday like Berlin has never experienced before. Hertha and Union played on the same day. How did it go?
Police: Fans leave Olympic Stadium without rioting
The atmosphere was tense before the game. After Hertha's victory, however, it remained calm according to the police. Most of the fans are on their way home.
Hertha make home winning days perfect: "We still have something to do"
The next home win for Hertha BSC: The second division team beat Dynamo Dresden 2:0 on the big soccer day in Berlin. The explosive clash remains largely calm at first.
Before Hertha against Dresden - police report quiet start
Hertha fans and Dynamo supporters meet in Berlin. The police have so far reported a peaceful course of events before kick-off.
1 year of the Self-Determination Act - "endless relief"
For exactly twelve months now, people have been able to change their gender entry relatively easily. What the Federal Government's Queer Commissioner says about the response - and the Liebich case.
Wage increase for Saxony's nursing staff
Nursing staff in Saxony are being paid more for their work. Their wages have recently risen more than the national average. Nevertheless, a number of federal states are paying more.
Leitl relies on veterans instead of special address
Hertha rely on team spirit instead of special speeches: Why coach Leitl trusts youngster Eichhorn and the support of experienced colleagues.
Dynamo coach ahead of Berlin game: Backdrop not a burden
Just under 75,000 spectators, possibly a third of them Dynamo fans. Things will get heated. Rioting is expected. Dresden's coach explains how the preparation went.
Leitl ahead of Dresden duel: Play soccer and nothing else
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
Leitl ahead of Dresden duel: Play soccer and nothing else
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
Explosive double matchday in Berlin: DFL explains the schedule
Thousands of Dresden fans in the Olympiastadion and Union playing almost at the same time. The double matchday in Berlin could be a bumpy one. The German Football League explains why it had to plan this way.
Karat singer Claudius Dreilich is in love again
Belinda is followed by Assol: the Karat singer talks about his new love and the challenges of a relationship with an artist.
Cameroonian cultural heritage to be researched
Around 500 cultural objects from Cameroon are being researched in German museums. The aim is to reconstruct their history together with experts from Cameroon.
Heated Hertha-Dynamo duel: Spranger believes the city is prepared
More than 74,000 fans, rival camps and a double match day: How Berlin is preparing for the high-risk match between Hertha and Dynamo and possible riots.
Bundeswehr stops civilian conversion of military sites
The Bundeswehr is to become significantly larger due to the changed security situation. To this end, plans to abandon military sites are being canceled - including in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Almost 1,000 households in Saxony without fast mobile communications
In Saxony, around 1,000 households are still without high-speed mobile communications. Why these gaps are becoming a problem for consumers and the economy.
"Happiness atlas": Saxony as happy as before the pandemic
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.
Minister of State for Culture: Libraries are of central importance
To the library on a Sunday? So far, this has only been possible in a few public institutions. Minister of State Weimer wants to change that. What is behind this?
East German heads of government meet in Brussels
How can eastern Germany gain more weight in Europe? At the next MPK East in Brussels, the federal states want to discuss migration and fair funding, among other things.
Democracy researcher: Merz serves resentment
Democracy researcher Oliver Decker sees Friedrich Merz's vague comments on the cityscape as an attempt to feed resentment - without going too far out on a limb.
Open letter: Lindemann as VIP guest is a "fatal signal"
Till Lindemann is among the 40 or so VIPs invited to the Leipzig Opera Ball. Why an alliance clearly criticizes this.
Saxony leads nationwide in computer science courses at schools
More than 40 percent of sixth form students in Saxony choose computer science, compared to just 16 percent nationwide. What makes Saxony different from the rest?
Highest win of the season: Union women shoot down RB 5:0
7,771 spectators, a 5:0 thumping victory and a protest against RB: How the Union women fought back after two defeats and gave Leipzig no chance.
Graffiti in front of Hertha building: Dynamo distances itself
The spray-painting before the Hertha BSC v Dynamo Dresden match is causing discussion. Now the Saxons are reacting.
Left-wing parliamentary group leader talks about heart attacks and stress
In July, Sören Pellmann suffers a heart attack. Now he talks openly about it and calls for more honesty in dealing with stress and illness in politics.
Graffiti at the office: Hertha checks charges
Insulting slogans at the Hertha office: the club is considering legal action. What could be behind the graffiti around the game against Dynamo Dresden.
Union discusses how to deal with the AfD ahead of closed meeting
On Sunday and Monday, the CDU leadership wants to prepare for next year's state elections at a closed meeting. One key issue revolves around the AfD.
East German CDU politicians call for a different approach to the AfD
The CDU has repeatedly argued about the "firewall" to the AfD - it flared up again at the beginning of the week. Now CDU politicians from three federal states are following suit.
Statement on migration: Kretschmer backs Merz
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer explains the Federal Chancellor's "Stadtbild" statement on migration and emphasizes that it is about enforcing common values in society.
Association reduces penalty against Chemie player Weigel
After the pitch disturbance at the regional league match between Halle and Chemie Leipzig, a player from Sachsen receives a drastic punishment. This is now mitigated.
Ryanair still not flying to Dortmund, Dresden, Leipzig
Ryanair has been bothered by the German air traffic tax and other costs for months. The airline therefore recently reduced its offer from Germany - and is now maintaining this course.
Construction skeptical about billion-euro special fund
It is a huge sum: 500 billion euros. The main aim is to get the infrastructure up to scratch. Where will the money end up?
Potsdam Royals win German championship
Thousands of fans celebrate a football spectacle at the German Bowl. In a remake of the previous year's final, the favorite prevails once again.
Collective agreement for eastern steel - 1.75 percent wage increase from 2026
After lengthy negotiations, employees in the eastern steel industry will receive higher wages and better training allowances from 2026. What else the new collective agreement provides for.
E-car production in Saxony at a standstill - VW hopes for car summit
Production breaks at the VW electric plants: At the auto summit in Berlin, Volkswagen is hoping for political signals for cheaper charging power and longer tax exemptions for e-cars.
Blood reserves in short supply - DRK calls on first-time donors in particular
Baby boomers are retiring, there is a lack of new blood: why the DRK is particularly hoping for new donors during the vacations.
Calls for passport revocation for dual nationals after Hamas arrests
Three men are alleged to have procured weapons for attacks in Germany. Now the discussion about revoking citizenship for dual nationals is coming up again.
Attack plans? Suspected Hamas weapons procurers caught
Three men are alleged to have procured weapons for Hamas for attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany. The Federal Criminal Police Office arrests them and searches them in North Rhine-Westphalia and Leipzig.
Steinmeier: "Do not allow democracy to be damaged"
Shortly before the Day of German Unity on October 3, the mood is anything but exuberant. The Federal President knows this too. And asks the citizens to pause for a moment.
A third of citizens see differences between East and West
On the eve of German Unity Day, several surveys show that the gap between East and West is widening again - especially from the perspective of East Germans.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe for new distribution of assets
Shortly before October 3, Elisabeth Kaiser presents her annual report. She is also concerned about some trends between East and West Germany.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe takes stock of German unity
The two German states united 35 years ago. How far have they grown together?
Koch becomes new director of art collections in Dresden
Lars-Christian Koch has made a name for himself in the Berlin museum scene. Now he is moving to Dresden and taking on new tasks.
Two Saxon schools successful at German School Award
The German School Award recognizes institutions with particularly good quality. This year, two schools from Saxony have received awards.
Raid against young right-wing extremists in Berlin and the surrounding area
The suspects are said to be masked, organized and ready to use violence: The police are taking action against the right-wing extremist group "Deutsche Jugend voran". It is about an attack in Berlin.
CDU politician wants former NVA soldiers as reservists
Hundreds of thousands served as soldiers in the GDR army. Their service ended when the NVA was disbanded. So in an emergency, they could not help the Bundeswehr. Is that still in keeping with the times?
Defa Foundation honors achievement of author Laila Stieler
With her screenplays for "Gundermann" and "Rabiye Kurnaz against George W. Bush", she left her mark on German cinema. Now she has been honored for this, as has another filmmaker.
Voigt praises "new cooperation" between federal government and eastern states
The Thuringian head of government sees the meeting with Chancellor Merz as a new start for cooperation between the federal government and the eastern German states. The topics at the center of the meeting.
Mixed consumption at the wheel: Saxony still sees a need for clarification
Saxony still sees a need for coordination in the Bundesrat on the issue of mixed consumption at the wheel. What the state government says about the planned tightening of the rules.
Schwesig to Merz: There is great resentment in the East
One year before the state elections in MV, head of government Schwesig is presented with a survey that she does not like. The AfD is also strong in other eastern states. Chancellor Merz hears this.
IG Metall warns of de-industrialization in the East
IG Metall is calling for more support for the industry ahead of the meeting of Eastern German Minister Presidents. What measures the union is proposing to preserve jobs.
Chemie Leipzig announces appeal against NOFV ruling
After the pitch disturbance at the regional league match between Halle and Chemie Leipzig, a player from Sachsen receives a drastic punishment. The club wants to defend itself against this.
Rail: Three months of restrictions between Berlin and Halle
The Anhalter Bahn will be fully closed between Berlin Südkreuz and Bitterfeld from now until December 13. This means that long-distance trains will take considerably longer to travel from Berlin to Leipzig.
Voigt: Eastern infrastructure key to security
According to Thuringia's head of government, Voigt, eastern Germany's infrastructure plays a key role in security. Why he is insisting on more investment for the region.
Czech Railways defends new bistro car concept
The old "Knödelexpress" between the Czech Republic and Germany lives on in a modern incarnation. But if you want to see the original with its red armchairs and ball lamps, you'll have to hurry.
Funding gaps for planned federal highways in Saxony
Several new construction projects on federal highways in Saxony are coming to a standstill - because there is not enough money in the federal budget. There are also not enough funds for maintenance and renovation.
East Germans in executive chairs? Proportion rising only slowly
For the federal government, diversity in management positions means that East Germans are also represented according to their share of the population. However, the development is slow.
Pistorius comes to MPK East
The meeting of East German heads of government at Ettersburg Castle near Weimar will also focus on the turning point and defense structures. Prominent visitors have been announced.
Left-wing politician: NVA soldiers could also be reservists
They served in the defunct socialist German state. Today, 35 years later, can NVA soldiers not join the reserves of the Bundeswehr?
Tour boss gives Dresden hope for start in 2030
Dresden could become the starting point of the Tour de France in 2030. What organizer Prudhomme has to say - and which stages are being discussed for eastern Germany.
Steel industry in a "difficult situation" - wage talks started
The steel industry is not doing well. In the collective bargaining negotiations, IG Metall is therefore focusing on securing jobs. However, there should not be a complete lack of wage increases.
IG Metall urges more speed for e-mobility in the East
How at risk are jobs in eastern Germany due to the slow expansion of electromobility? Trade union and experts call for investment and clear commitments for locations.
NOFV suspends players after Halle pitch storm
The North-East German Football Association has banned two players following the incidents at the match between Halle and Chemie Leipzig. Chemie voices harsh criticism.
Constitutional protection category "delegitimizers" on the retreat
More than four years ago, the domestic intelligence service created a new category of extremism: "delegitimization of the state relevant to the protection of the constitution". Some people are now saying: We don't need that.
Bundestag authorizes search of AfD member of parliament Krah
Maximilian Krah's immunity is lifted in the Bundestag. The matter concerns investigations by the Dresden public prosecutor's office against the AfD politician.
50Hertz releases more than 40,000 environmental data on the south-east link
From birds to hamsters: the new data on the south-east link documents around 330 protected species along the planned power line.
Just do it - Commissioner for Eastern Europe honors initiatives
Many villages now lack a pub or store - and sometimes also a place to exchange ideas. What can be done? Dozens of ideas are being honored in the "Machen 2025" competition.
Plans for Saxony-Franconia main line still on ice
Despite the economic benefits, the expansion of the Saxony-Franconia main line has been halted. It remains to be seen when it will continue - although passenger numbers are increasing significantly.
Emotional DEL start: promoted Dresden without a chance
Thanks to an experienced performance, champions Berlin clearly win the East derby against the newly promoted team from Saxony. Things got emotional in the middle of the game.
Saxony defends first place in education study
It's almost routine: Saxony has once again been declared the winner in education this year in a study by the German Economic Institute. Why?
"Like a game seven in the final": East derby at DEL kick-off
There is great euphoria in Berlin and Dresden ahead of the opening game of the new ice hockey season. With many fans behind them, the newly promoted team from Saxony wants to make a statement against the champions.
Family entrepreneurs call for an end to inheritance tax in the East
CSU leader Söder advocates giving the federal states a free hand in setting inheritance tax rates. Another proposal is now coming from the business community.
Motor vehicle liability in the district of Meißen likely to be more expensive in 2026
The insurance industry has calculated new regional classes for motor vehicle liability: While car owners in Leipzig will benefit, those in the district of Meißen will probably pay more next year.
Renewed debate about the gender entry
The imminent imprisonment of the right-wing extremist Liebich is fueling the debate about the Self-Determination Act. Will the simplified change of gender entry be withdrawn?
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?