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.
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Traffic light parliamentary groups negotiate state support for solar industry
SPD, Greens and FDP wrestle over state support for domestic solar industry. FDP rejects aid, Greens push for adoption.
Saxon state parliament discusses legalization of cannabis again
The Saxon state parliament is once again debating the legalization of cannabis, a controversial topic within the coalition. Other topics include democracy, freedom and legislative projects.
Greens insist on agricultural structure law in Saxony coalition
The Greens are campaigning for the jointly agreed agricultural structure law in the Saxony coalition and want to put it to a vote in the state parliament in May.
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.
Focus on political stability in Germany in East German elections
The upcoming elections in the eastern German states in the fall will focus on political stability throughout Germany.
Bavaria examines lawsuit against cannabis law before Bundestag decision
Bavaria critical of Bundestag's decision to legalize cannabis. Health Minister Gerlach examines legal steps. Federal Council makes final decision on March 22.
SPD top candidate Köpping calls for better communication from Chancellor Scholz
Saxony's SPD top candidate Petra Köpping criticizes the lack of communication in the traffic light coalition and calls for more commitment from Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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.
Habeck considers agreement on EU supply chain law possible
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is optimistic that an agreement can still be reached in the coalition dispute over the EU Supply Chain Act.
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
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.
Günther: Clarity after agreement on budget
Following the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on the budget, Saxony's deputy head of government Wolfram Günther (Greens) is now demanding clarity on the impact on the state. "Now there must be clear statements on what the budget agreement means for specific projects, i.e. for the TS ..
Traffic light maintains billions in subsidies for chip factories in eastern Germany
The Ampel government will continue to provide billions in subsidies for Intel and TSMC chip factories in eastern Germany.
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.
CSU and Free Voters close to signing coalition agreement
The CSU and the Free Voters are about to sign their next coalition agreement, just two weeks after negotiations began.