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The EU Commission wants to reorganize agricultural funding from 2028 and guarantee less money. This could affect larger farms in eastern Germany in particular. The agriculture ministers want to prevent this.
Goalkeeper Bethke was the undisputed regular goalkeeper at Energie Cottbus until his injury. In the second half of the season, the 22-year-old will be able to demonstrate his skills in a higher class.
This year, the BSW is facing important state elections. The party is already represented in three state parliaments. The parliamentary group leaders have now reached an agreement.
The number of blood donations in Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg is falling significantly due to snow, icy conditions and infections. Why the shortage is particularly critical.
While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry.
Formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states died in 2025.
The automotive industry plays a major economic role in eastern Germany and thousands of jobs depend on it. 2024 was a difficult year. How have things gone so far in 2025?
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
The BTV-8 type of bluetongue has been detected in Saxony for the first time since 2009. A restriction zone has been set up within a radius of 150 kilometers.
Lusatia is to become a European role model for green industry. The Saxon Minister of Economic Affairs speaks of a "historic opportunity".
Fast approvals and a pioneering spirit: Lusatia wants to become a role model for green industry in Europe. Alongside a spirit of optimism, there are also critical voices.
The chemical industry in eastern Germany is in a serious crisis. Employers and trade unions are warning of the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and are demanding swift action from the federal government.
Wind and sun are setting records, but alternatives are needed when there is a lull. Why biogas is now in demand as a wild card in the electricity mix - and where new billions are flowing.
Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief: from Sunday, the journey from Halle to Berlin will be almost an hour faster. What else will improve for passengers.
From the soot dust to the clean room: the change of job could hardly be starker. But the structural change in the lignite mining regions makes unusual paths necessary.
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
With household goods, Christmas decorations, garden accessories and more at low prices, Groschen Markt is mainly found in rural areas in eastern Germany. But competition is giving the model a hard time.
Sometimes the sky brightens, sometimes it darkens over eastern Germany's economy. The business climate index of the Ifo Institute in Dresden provides information on this. The mood improved in November.
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.
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.
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.
It wasn't necessarily pretty this time, but Rostock are now winning games like this too. FC Erzgebirge can and must once again thank its captain.
The Sorbian Parliament complains about the lack of political representation of the Sorbs in Germany and refers to international law. It derives this view from a court ruling.
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.
Leag is building a huge electricity storage facility in Boxberg, Saxony, together with a Chinese energy storage provider and Siemens Energy. The facility is intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies.
Rising energy prices, lack of impetus and weak demand: Why Lusatian companies are still treading water despite hope.
It's about money, but basically about much more. The Sorbian Parliament is finally demanding recognition by state institutions. Now Dresden's administrative judges have to decide.
The wolf population in Germany is stagnating at a fairly high level. Most of the animals live in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg.
Moose are repeatedly spotted in eastern Germany. But are they here to stay? What experts say about the return and habitat of the animals that once lived all over Germany.
The match between Dynamo Dresden and Energie Cottbus is somewhat explosive. The test will therefore take place without fans.
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.
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.
From 2026, many EnviaM customers will pay less for electricity, gas and heating energy. However, the supplier warns of price fluctuations in the future.
How is the mood in the East German economy developing? New figures on the business climate index provide insights.
A soccer matchday like Berlin has never experienced before. Hertha and Union played on the same day. How did it go?
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 fans and Dynamo supporters meet in Berlin. The police have so far reported a peaceful course of events before kick-off.
Hertha rely on team spirit instead of special speeches: Why coach Leitl trusts youngster Eichhorn and the support of experienced colleagues.
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.
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
Full house, heated rivalry: Hertha and Dresden meet in Berlin - something that coach Leitl and those responsible are now particularly emphasizing.
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.
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.
The confident performance of the Bundesliga soccer team quickly fades into the background. A fan dies in Cottbus hospital following a medical emergency.
The Leipzig fans stop their support after the break. They mourn the death of a fan in Cottbus.
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any big experiments there. Energy coach Wollitz announces a fight.
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
Cottbus want to upset Leipzig in the cup: Wollitz is counting on home strength, a sold-out stadium and a battle against the favorites.
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
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.
The spray-painting before the Hertha BSC v Dynamo Dresden match is causing discussion. Now the Saxons are reacting.
Insulting slogans at the Hertha office: the club is considering legal action. What could be behind the graffiti around the game against Dynamo Dresden.
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.
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?
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.
Baby boomers are retiring, there is a lack of new blood: why the DRK is particularly hoping for new donors during the vacations.
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.
Following the withdrawal of SC Potsdam from the Volleyball Bundesliga, league boss Oszvald-Renkema rejects criticism of the licensing procedure. What she says about the accusations.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The return journey for Aue fans ends in shock at a highway parking lot: hooded men attack, fan paraphernalia disappears. The police are looking for witnesses.
In the East derby at Energie Cottbus, Erzgebirge Aue misses great chances and remains in a relegation place. Their record so far this season is disastrous. Will this have consequences for the coach?
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.
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.
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.
Every month, the Dresden-based Ifo Institute surveys around 1,700 companies from various sectors about their situation and expectations. The mood improves in August.
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?
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?
The keyword in Lusatia is structural change. An industrial location that is now celebrating an anniversary is also experiencing this.
New direct connections and more night trains: From December, Deutsche Bahn and PKP Intercity will be offering additional journeys between Germany and Poland.
The Sorbian population feels more closely connected to Lusatia than the average, a study shows. Another result: Sorbian language and culture are part of the regional identity.
From construction boom to stagnation: the construction industry in the east will present a mixed picture in 2025 - with clear differences between the federal states.
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
Music, dance, theater - the Lausitz Festival offers a diverse program starting this Sunday. Ten thousand guests are expected.
Is pyrotechnics soccer culture or just dangerous? Hertha BSC follows a member resolution and advocates an end to association penalties for fan misconduct.
Christmas markets, ski slopes and nature attract a large number of tourists to the Ore Mountains every year. But living and working here? A family from Berlin puts it to the test.
The German Football Association is not only investigating allegations of racism at two cup matches, the president is also speaking out.
From Queen to Gundermann to a "Müschen impossible": The Sorbian National Ensemble offers audiences more than just classical theater and musical theater.
Signal boxes are needed to control train traffic. A defect is causing disruption to regional services on a connection from southern Brandenburg to Saxony.
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. But is southern Germany being systematically favored with a bonus? The Minister for Economic Affairs reassures us on a trip through the eastern German coal region.
The energy supplier Leag wants to replace lignite with gas-fired power plants. But after statements by the Federal Minister of Economics about a "southern bonus", things are boiling in Lusatia. How will Reiche be received?
The federal government wants to build new gas-fired power plants. They are to step in when the sun and wind do not provide enough electricity. But how much will eastern German coal regions benefit from the investments?
Two days before the start of the season, Energie sign a defender from Dresden. The Lusatians are expecting a complicated season.
The mood in the East German economy is improving, with industry and construction in particular looking to the future with confidence. However, not all sectors share this optimism.
One week before the start of the new season, Erzgebirge Aue proved to be very effective. They scored an early and a late goal against league rivals Cottbus.
Initially, the University of Hamburg had no sufficient evidence of possible scientific errors by the judge candidate Brosius-Gersdorf. Now that has changed.
As the deportation flight of a Yazidi family to Iraq is being prepared, an urgent appeal against the threat of deportation arrives. It is successful, but the family was required to leave the country.
Short-time working, standstill, filing for insolvency: how good are the chances of rescue for solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger? The insolvency administrator speaks of a good response in the search for investors.
Millions of solar installations, but hardly any German technology left: more and more insolvency applications are weighing on the long-troubled industry. According to experts, the solar boom is also slowing down in Germany.
Environmentalists and local residents are fighting against a planned road construction through a protected area. They believe that endangered species and biotopes in the Spree valley are at risk.
Nazi slogans on the walls, teachers and pupils in fear: in the small Lusatian town of Spremberg, the mayor is now publicly sounding the alarm about the appearance of the far-right scene.
A group of adolescents and young adults are said to have planned attacks and used language and structures closely related to National Socialism. What a BGH ruling now reveals.
The EU Commission's plans for long-term financial planning include changes to agriculture. Farmers could receive around 20 percent less EU funding.
Germany and Poland are once again carrying out border controls, affecting tens of thousands of travelers. Warsaw's assessment after one week: two dozen people were not allowed to enter the country.