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It's about a beetle that sets off on an adventure: a modern fairy tale wins the Fontane Prize. According to the jury, the author not only stands out from contemporary literature in terms of language.
It is now clear who the CDU ministers in future Chancellor Merz's cabinet will be. How are the personnel details being received in the party?
Dresden's door to the 2nd division is wide open, but it could slam shut for Energie. Hansa have their sights set on the relegation places. Aue had a day to forget.
A Bundeswehr convoy is rolling through the eastern German states. What drivers need to be aware of on the 450-kilometer route.
A new subscription, world premieres, house visits: the new interim director Hasko Weber is bringing a breath of fresh air to the Cottbus State Theatre. He is also focusing on an exchange with the audience.
All champions should be promoted. That is what the north-east regional leagues are demanding. There is a potentially groundbreaking meeting with the DFB leadership in Frankfurt.
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
The business climate index in eastern Germany rose slightly in March. But not every sector believes in the upturn.
The phasing out of coal mining in Lusatia and climate change threaten to cause major changes to the water balance in the region. Stabilizing the hydrology is the task of several studies.
Germany's infrastructure has a lot of catching up to do. This applies not least to the electricity grid. The eastern German electricity grid operator Mitnetz has therefore planned huge investments.
Whether it's an old glass factory or a former mine: this year's Lusatia Festival is once again taking place in very special locations. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is particularly looking forward to an opera.
The Sorbs rely on continuity in their representation of interests. The old and new Domowina leader calls on people to work to preserve the Sorbian language.
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
The CDU/CSU and SPD are discussing a joint coalition at federal level. It is still unclear who will take which positions. Brandenburg's head of government Woidke has one demand.
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
Johannes Scheidweiler plays the leading role in "Hamlet" at the Staatstheater Cottbus. The up-and-coming actor has also landed a role in the Odenthal "Tatort". Which investigator does he like best?
A converted penalty in the 89th minute turns the stadium in Cottbus into a madhouse in the 1:0 win against Aue. Before that, the visitors had the better chances.
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
A few weeks before Easter, the Sorbs start their preparations. The decoration of the Easter eggs has a special significance. What is it all about?
Czech investors EPH and PPF took over the opencast lignite mines and power plants in Lusatia in 2016. Now they are parting ways with the investment in Saxony and Brandenburg. What does this mean?
Cottbus defender Filip Kusic remains suspended after his assault - despite an appeal by the third division club. The decision comes at a crucial time for the club.
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
The agricultural sector has long criticized many EU requirements. A group of East German agricultural leaders want to seek talks with EU officials in Brussels.
Lusatia wants to score points as the first climate-neutral model region. The application has now been submitted.
Dynamo are unbeaten in four games, but are unable to make the most of Saarbrücken's slip-up. Cottbus thus catches up with a lucky win.
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
A man from Saxony is said to have prepared an explosives attack on an asylum shelter in Senftenberg. Right-wing structures come into focus. Other cases are also causing uncertainty.
The joint police interception center of the East German states was supposed to be operational last year. But it is not getting off the ground. There are several reasons for this.
For a long time, the former professional struggled with the question of whether he should remain coach or just sporting director in Lusatia. New conditions now make both possible.
For a long time, the former professional struggled with the question of whether he should remain coach or just sporting director in Lusatia. New conditions now make both possible.
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
The car factories in eastern Germany are pioneers when it comes to e-cars. If the transition to electric mobility on Europe's roads is delayed, the industry there will be particularly hard hit, warns a study.
Grid operators are also noticing the increase in renewable energies. In the grid of one of the largest operators in eastern Germany, it is not only the number of production plants that is growing.
Handball Bundesliga club SC Magdeburg celebrates its 70th birthday with a choreography, a special jersey, many old legends and a home win. However, the SCM revealed a few weaknesses against Potsdam.
Mandarins are healthy. If you don't buy them fresh, you can also buy them in a jar. Now a product has to be recalled.
In Berlin, the CDU/CSU and SPD are exploring the possibility of forging a new federal government together. Initial demands are coming from the eastern German states.
Since June, the mood among eastern German companies has been on a continuous downward trend. Now there has been a turnaround, but one sector is pessimistic about the coming months.
In their first home game in two months, Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team dominated the East German duel with Potsdam and were even able to save energy for the upcoming tasks in the second half.
The construction industry has been on a long downhill slide recently. Now the downturn is at least slowing down. But the situation remains tense - especially in one sector.
The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.
Hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants are a prerequisite for phasing out coal - but plans are stalling. An industry association is appealing to the future government to make quick decisions.
The rise of the BSW appears to have been halted for the time being. As the young party failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time, more responsibility will now rest with the regional associations.
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged by promotion from the regional league. A former national team player agrees. The DFB does not see a majority for this nationwide.
In times of skills shortages, the public sector is in competition with the private sector. The Ifo Institute in Dresden is now sharply criticizing it as inefficient and not very digitalized.
The CDU political celebrities from the new federal states meet in Halle for the final spurt of the election campaign. They will discuss the paper "For a new departure in the East" and the candidate for Chancellor.
A few days before the Bundestag elections, the CDU has presented a paper on its ideas for eastern Germany. The main aim is to boost the SME economy.
The wave of colds can also be felt in concert halls. It's not just the audience that is thinning out, artists have also caught it.
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink. This would require broad participation. The DFB doubts this.
Turbine Potsdam take the lead in a match for the first time this season. However, RB Leipzig only needed a few minutes to turn the game around.
European agricultural policy has been under discussion for years. Now the East German Minister Presidents are pushing ahead and demanding changes.
The police have apparently foiled an attack on a hostel for refugees in Brandenburg. An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old.
A 21-year-old is said to have armed himself with explosives in order to attack a hostel for asylum seekers in Brandenburg. But after an anonymous tip-off, the police are able to prevent worse.
The NOFV feels particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional leagues. The clubs don't want to complain, but rather propose solutions.
Teams from the north-east feel particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink and are presenting their own ideas.
If significantly more electricity is fed into the grid than is needed, grid operators have to intervene. This is particularly the case on sunny and windy days.
Hans-Jürgen "Jäcki" Reznicek is considered one of the best bassists in Germany. He not only plucks the bass with Silly, but has also written standard works on the instrument and taught as a lecturer.
Silly hits in a new guise. This is what the band's current tour promises. Even at the advanced age of the musicians, their sound still sounds fresh.
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden asks selected companies about their mood. Pessimism prevails at the beginning of the year.
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
After beating a B team from SC Potsdam, the Dresden volleyball players also beat the Brandenburg team with their best line-up for the second match in a row.
It was the expected top-of-the-table encounter that delivered everything that had been hoped for. Cottbus defended their lead at the top of the table with the draw.
Nader Jindaoui actually wants to go to the USA with his family. But now there is apparently a big problem.
Eduard Geyer would like to see the East German soccer clubs join forces. The coach also hopes that certain behaviors in handball will be transferred to soccer.
The clash between the rivals from Cottbus and Dresden in the 3rd division is electrifying soccer in the east. Energie coach Wollitz sees major differences between the clubs and appeals to politicians.
Eduard Geyer has coached both Energie Cottbus and Dynamo Dresden in his coaching career. However, the upcoming clash in the third division is also a first for the 80-year-old.
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
Energie Cottbus have positioned themselves ahead of the summit clash in the 3rd division. The Lusatians won the first top match of the new year.
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
Dresden's volleyball players have recovered well from their recent 3:1 defeat against champions Stuttgart. The team made amends in Potsdam.
His last job as a coach was almost a year and a half ago. In the meantime, Timo Rost has embarked on a new project away from soccer. But he can't let go of his coaching job.
There are blockades by demonstrators at the AfD party conference in Riesa. The Brandenburg faction leader Berndt reports violence against him and has a black eye. The police investigate.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
In 2024, numerous formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states have also left the world.
A wind turbine more than 350 meters high is to be erected in Lusatia in Brandenburg - much larger than conventional turbines. According to the company, there is great interest in such giants.
Leipzig's handball players go into the Christmas break with a win. The Saxons are superior in almost every respect against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
Gross domestic product is declining across Germany. In the east, however, the Ifo Institute is observing the opposite trend.
Despite falling behind, the Dresden SC volleyball team turned the cup semi-final in Potsdam around and are back in the final after three years.
Despite falling behind, the Dresden SC volleyball team turned the cup semi-final in Potsdam around and are back in the final after three years.
It has been rumored in the media for around two weeks that Misha Kaufmann will leave ThSV Eisenach prematurely. However, this does not seem to affect the team in sporting terms.
The ThSV Eisenach handball team celebrates its seventh win of the Bundesliga season to level its points account. The team had few problems against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
There are enough vacancies in large East German cities and finding an apartment is not a problem - this cliché is now being partially refuted.
During the pre-Christmas period and the following holidays, the willingness to donate blood usually declines. However, the preparations are needed regularly. That is why there are special dates.
The mood in the East German economy continues to deteriorate. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Construction companies in the east are still struggling. Only public construction recorded an increase in the period from January to September.
The AfD co-founder now wants to run for the Bundestag again after all. In his former political home of Brandenburg, he attacks one party in particular.
Alexander Gauland actually wanted to retire from parliament after the Bundestag elections. Now the 83-year-old has apparently changed his mind.
Blood donations have been declining since mid-October. The supply is still secure, but if fewer people come to donate on just a few days, the depots could quickly be used up.
Elin (5) has painted the Sandman in the colors light blue, pink and purple, Matteo (6) with a dragon in his hand. The Sandman receives hundreds of pictures from kids every year.
After the early elimination in the European Cup, the Dresden volleyball players show a strong reaction. They put in their best performance to date in the top match against Potsdam.