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Kretschmer on the escalation of violence: It's five to twelve
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has condemned the growing aggression and increasing violence within society. "These are enemies of democracy (...) It really is five to twelve," he said on the ARD program "Caren Miosga" on Sunday evening. It was important to put a stop to this. W ..
Sachsengeld: CDU plans to promote home ownership in Saxony
The CDU in Saxony is planning to promote home ownership with the 'Sachsengeld' to make it easier for young families to buy their first home.
CDU: "Saxony money" for owner-occupied residential property
The Saxon Union has adopted a draft government program. On 74 pages, it deals with topics such as internal security and a good life in all regions of the Free State. Housing is also included.
CDU election posters destroyed and stolen in Leipzig
Around 400 CDU election posters in Leipzig have been destroyed and stolen. The district association laments unprecedented poster vandalism.
Saxony's CDU calls for a reduction in the wolf population
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
Left sees CDU as main opponent in Saxony's state election campaign
In the state election campaign in Saxony, the Left Party criticizes the CDU as its main opponent and focuses on social issues.
CDU does not aim to continue the coalition with the Greens in Saxony
The CDU in Saxony is not seeking to continue the coalition with the Greens, as tensions have increased and a stable two-party alliance is preferred.
Saxon Union presents economic strategy for 2035
CDU Saxony presents ten points to strengthen the economy and make the location fit for the future
Friedrich Merz criticizes CDU parliamentary group in Dresden
CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz criticizes approval of AfD motion in Dresden. Promises broken. Talks planned with those affected.
Saxony's AfD gears up for state elections - CDU and Kretschmer in its sights
The AfD in Saxony is preparing for the state elections and is targeting the CDU and Minister President Kretschmer.
CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament sees no scope for additional staff in the state administration
CDU parliamentary group sees fourth-highest staffing ratio in Germany and plans to reduce staff.
CDU parliamentary group blocks agricultural structure law in Saxony
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament rejects the planned agricultural structure law and is thus blocking a project of its Green coalition partner.
Christian Hartmann: "The CDU Dresden is now the party of club culture"
At today's 64th district party conference of the CDU Dresden, the election manifesto for the 2024 local elections on 9 June 2024 was discussed and adopted.In recent weeks, members have had the opportunity to submit amendments to the draft. There were over 120 proposals in total. The range of submiss ..
Friedrich Merz gives a fiery speech at regional conference in Stuttgart
On Friday, March 8, Stuttgart witnessed an impressive moment in the political realignment of the CDU. Friedrich Merz, the chairman of Germany's CDU, gave a blazing speech on the Germany tour as part of the regional conferences, both acknowledging the problems of the past and outlining the path to a ..
Solutions sought for Saxony's economy: CDU ideas workshop at Robotron
At the ideas workshop initiated by Christian Hartmann (CDU, MdL), suggestions for revitalizing the economy and solving the shortage of skilled workers were discussed.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns against the rise of the AfD and presents new basic program
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns of a 'decline of Germany' due to a further strengthening of the AfD and presents the party's new basic program.
Saxony's CDU calls for EU reforms for more flexibility and less bureaucracy
The CDU in Saxony is committed to comprehensive reforms of the European Union in order to increase citizens' acceptance of Europe.
Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf to be relocated
The Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf is moving from Preußenpark to Württembergische Straße. Criticism of the lack of concepts and citizen participation.
CDU politician criticizes German government after Meyer Burger plant announcement
Deputy Chairman of the CDU Andreas Jung accuses the German government of failing to act following Meyer Burger's announcement to close its solar module plant in Saxony.
CDU parliamentary group accuses Greens of blocking introduction of payment card for refugees
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament accuses the Greens at federal level of torpedoing a nationwide solution for the introduction of a payment card for refugees. This would lead to an aberration in migration policy and endanger social peace.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer will wait until after the state elections in the fall to decide on his candidacy for chancellor
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer does not want the Union's candidacy for chancellor to be decided until after the state elections in the fall.
Minister President Kretschmer calls for higher commuter allowance
Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a higher commuter allowance to ease the burden on car drivers.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes federal law on deportation
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) has announced opposition to the new federal law on the faster deportation of rejected asylum seekers.
Lammert speaks at the CDU's Political Ash Wednesday
Former Bundestag President Norbert Lammert will give the speech at the 30th Political Ash Wednesday of the Saxon CDU in Upper Lusatia. In its invitation to the event on February 14 in the Stadthalle Bautzen, the Union quoted the 75-year-old Christian Democrat on Thursday with a statement that sounds ..
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves party and state parliamentary group
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves the CDU party and state parliamentary group. Hösl wants to continue with the Free Voters.
Saxony's Greens want to maintain their course and advocate modernization
Regardless of the mood in the state, the Greens in Saxony want to maintain their course and advocate the modernization of the Free State.
Sunday poll in Saxony: Newly formed alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) third strongest force
In a recent poll in Saxony on the so-called Sunday question, the newly founded Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance comes out as the third strongest force. The survey was commissioned by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR).
Kretschmer chosen as top candidate for state elections
Prime Minister and CDU state leader Michael Kretschmer is his party's top candidate for the state elections in Saxony on September 1. As expected, the 48-year-old was elected first on the state list with 94.8 percent of the votes at his party's representative assembly on Saturday. The almost 200 del ..
European elections: Oliver Schenk leads the list of the Saxon CDU
Head of the State Chancellery Oliver Schenk leads the list of Saxony's CDU for the European elections on June 9. The 55-year-old received 87.9 percent of the vote at a CDU state representatives' meeting on Saturday. In his speech to almost 200 delegates, Schenk emphasized the importance of this year ..
CDU, SPD and FDP set course for Saxon state elections
This Saturday (from 10.00 a.m.), the CDU, SPD and FDP want to set the course for the Saxon state parliamentary elections on September 1.
CDU and state farmers' association criticize policy of the traffic light coalition in the federal government
The CDU leadership in Saxony is harshly critical of the policies of the traffic light coalition in the federal government. Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the need to focus on growth and supports the demands of farmers.
Heimatunion in Saxony:: New party foundation counterproductive
The conservative Heimatunion ist Sachsen believes that establishing the Werteunion as a party would be counterproductive. This would only further fragment the conservative camp, said Heimatunion chairman Sven Eppinger on Saturday when asked by the German Press Agency. The background to this are stat ..
European and state elections: CDU executive committee submits list proposal
The executive committee of the CDU in Saxony has presented its proposals for the candidate lists for the European and state elections. As the state association announced on Friday evening, they are to be decided by a meeting of representatives on January 20 in Dresden. There is an equal number of me ..
Wolfgang Bosbach reactivated for CDU election campaign in East Germany
The CDU is reactivating Wolfgang Bosbach for its election campaign in eastern Germany. The conservative politician emphasizes that he is not primarily fighting against the AfD, but for the CDU.
Kühnert: CDU in eastern Germany leads to strengthening of the AfD
SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert has accused the CDU of strengthening the AfD with its course in view of the upcoming state elections in eastern Germany. "I have never understood why the CDU, for example in Thuringia, rules out any cooperation with the left-wing parties just as much as with the f ..
Kretschmer for Merz as CDU candidate for chancellor
The deputy chairman of the CDU, Michael Kretschmer, has once again spoken out in favor of Bundestag party leader Friedrich Merz as the CDU's candidate for chancellor. He has done "outstanding work as party leader for two years, he has reunited the CDU and is therefore the logical candidate for Chanc ..
Saxon state government inefficient according to Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) criticizes the inefficient work of the Saxon state government, especially the CDU.
Dresden CDU nominates candidates for city council and local council elections 2024
The Dresden CDU has nominated its candidates for the local elections on June 9, 2024. Here you can find all Dresden CDU candidates.
Overcoming polarization: Why fighting the AfD is counterproductive and how constructive dialogue can win back voters
This article sheds light on how the constant confrontation with the AfD contributes to its strengthening and why a constructive dialogue with voters could be a more effective strategy to overcome the political polarization in Germany.
Saxony's Minister President demands leadership from Chancellor Scholz ahead of government statement on the budget crisis
Ahead of the government statement on the budget crisis, Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for leadership from Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD).
CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony open to reform of the debt brake
The CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Reiner Haseloff and Michael Kretschmer, are open to a reform of the debt brake.
Election year 2024: Kretschmer wants to remove the AfD's breeding ground
Saxony's CDU state leader Michael Kretschmer wants to stand up to the AfD in next year's elections and is focusing on the topics of migration, energy and reducing bureaucracy. "Only when the problems that people are dissatisfied with are solved will this far-right AfD also dissolve," said Kretschmer ..
Kretschmer wants to remain CDU state leader: Vote
Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer wants to lead the CDU in Saxony for another two years. To this end, he is running for the chairmanship again at the state party conference in Chemnitz on Saturday. In the vote two years ago, the now 48-year-old achieved a rather meagre result of around 76 percent. I ..
Migration: Kretschmer calls for cross-party solution
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has called for a cross-party solution to the problems of the federal states and municipalities on the subject of migration, but has expressed skepticism about the proposals of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's (SPD) "traffic light" coalition. "The horizon of exp ..
Saxony's Minister President opens 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer opens the 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market, where visitors can buy handmade products as well as sweet delicacies.
Schuster wants to enter state parliament: "No naïve multicultural policy"
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) wants to enter the state parliament in 2024 and is also focusing on the topic of migration. "Humanity and order is the goal in flight and migration, but not a naive multicultural policy," he declared according to a statement on Sunday when he was elect ..
Homeland Union accuses Greens and SPD of denial of reality
The conservative Homeland Union has accused Saxony's CDU coalition partners of the Greens and SPD of "denying reality." "In the state election on September 1, 2024, voters will hopefully give the right answer and encourage these two parties to rethink their unrealistic policies by an election result ..
CDU secretary general criticizes protest march in front of Saxon premier's home
CDU Secretary General accuses far-right party of perfidy
Left ready to find ways with CDU to keep AfD from joining government
With an eye to the upcoming state elections in Saxony, the Left Party is prepared, according to parliamentary group leader Rico Gebhardt, to work with the CDU to find ways to keep the AfD from joining the government.
Gauck calls for all-party alliance against AfD in upcoming state elections
Former German President Joachim Gauck suggests that all democratic parties join forces to prevent the AfD from governing.
Saxony's premier criticizes federal government but praises Chancellor Scholz
Saxony's premier is dissatisfied with the work of the federal government, but has a positive opinion of Chancellor Scholz.
Oliver Schenk to lead Saxon Union in 2024 European election
State Chancellery head Oliver Schenk is to lead Saxony's CDU/CSU in the 2024 European elections. CDU state chairman Michael Kretschmer has proposed the 55-year-old as the top candidate.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes the federal government's migration policy
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) has criticized the behavior of the federal government in migration policy.
Debate in the Saxon state parliament: Volkswagen plans threaten jobs
The AfD parliamentary group sees around 100,000 jobs in the automotive industry at risk due to weakening demand for e-cars.
Discord in the coalition and criticism of Kretschmer
From the Saxony coalition are again discords audible. SPD leader Henning Homann on Monday criticized continued criticism of the traffic light government in Berlin by Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) and the CDU/CSU. "The campaigns against the traffic light are unserious. Because it is the fed ..
Saxony's prime minister does not want cooperation with AfD
Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, pleads for more precise argumentation in dealing with the AfD and warns against cooperation. A radical populist party like the AfD cannot be considered a normal democratic party, Kretschmer said.