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The German government does not want to reduce the electricity tax for private households for cost reasons. The local authorities consider this to be problematic for several reasons.
Time is of the essence: On July 11, the "investment booster" for the economy is to be passed by the Bundesrat. However, the federal states are still expecting commitments from the federal government before then.
The new commissioner with SPD party membership is based in the CDU-led Ministry of Education. She is focusing on more than symbolic politics.
The German government wants to accelerate investments in the future with a credit-financed special fund. Even before the cabinet decision, there is criticism of the corresponding bill.
Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster had long called for border controls in order to curb irregular migration. He believes that a new decision by the federal government also fulfills his demands.
Her predecessor earned respect for his initiatives. Now a woman from Saxony wants to look after the rights and reputation of queer people.
The Federal President worked from Saxony for three days this week. AfD and East Germany should not be equated, he warns. He has a clear demand for the new federal government.
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament believes the time is ripe for an AfD ban procedure. Only the Federal Constitutional Court can decide on this.
According to a survey, many companies in Eastern Germany complain about too much bureaucracy, high energy prices and a shortage of skilled workers. So far, they have placed little hope in the federal government for an economic upturn.
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has had four men arrested for their alleged role in the "Kingdom of Germany" group. Two of them are now in custody.
The Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution had repeatedly warned against the activities of the "Kingdom of Germany". Now Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has banned the association of the same name.
Even if their ideas often sound confused, many "Reichsbürger" are by no means harmless from the point of view of the security authorities. Four men have now been arrested and their association banned.
The Reichsbürger association "Kingdom of Germany" was also up to mischief in Saxony. The ban on the association has now been approved by the left, the Greens and the SPD.
The "Kingdom of Germany" is considered to be Germany's largest Reichsbürger group. But who and what is behind it?
The largest group of so-called Reich citizens has been banned by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The authorities in Saxony are also cracking down - and are receiving support from politicians.
They do not recognize the Federal Republic. In Saxony, the LKA searches several properties after the "Kingdom of Germany" group is banned.
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has banned a group of so-called Reich citizens and self-administrators who call themselves the "Kingdom of Germany". According to the Ministry of the Interior, police forces have been searching buildings used by the association and the homes ..
The new federal government has announced increased controls at the external borders. Additional federal police officers are now on duty at the borders in Saxony.
One of the first official acts of the new federal cabinet extends to Saxony. The contract job of former Minister President Georg Milbradt is also on the list for deletion.
Even 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the debate about East and West continues in Germany. Saxony-Anhalt's head of government, Haseloff, assumes that differences will still be recognizable for a long time to come.
The Saxon SPD believes that the new federal coalition must move quickly to implement its plans. Some things are particularly important.
The new Federal Minister of Economics is a professional, knows the political business and comes from East Germany. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is delighted.
Christiane Schenderlein headed the Culture and Media working group during the coalition negotiations. She has been given a new post in the new government.
In the Prime Minister's view, a citizens' council like the one on nutrition could also be an instrument with regard to the discussion on military service.
Around 2,600 people who have been approved for admission are still waiting to enter Germany. What will happen to them after the upcoming change of government?
Across Germany, the SPD's young generation is dissatisfied with the agreements with the CDU/CSU. Renegotiations are also being demanded in Bavaria.
A new federal research center is to promote climate-neutral construction. The CDU/CSU and SPD have committed to the project. The main site in Bautzen is delighted with the positive signal.
There is still a lot of skepticism among the population that black-red will change things for the better. The CDU and SPD do not have much time left, say weighty CDU politicians from the East.
Saxony's Interior Minister is satisfied with the coalition agreement reached between the CDU/CSU and SPD. Berlin is thus sending an unmistakable signal.
In their coalition agreement, the CDU/CSU and SPD pay tribute to the achievements of the people in East Germany since 1990. The paper also contains a number of political plans for the East.
Leading politicians in Saxony are satisfied with the coalition agreement reached between the CDU/CSU and SPD. Kretschmer speaks of a turning point.
The CDU is criticizing the coalition negotiations with the SPD. Leaked information is unsettling some in the CDU/CSU. There are also calls for a referendum in Saxony.
The turbulence on the global stock markets is putting the CDU/CSU and SPD under pressure in the federal coalition negotiations. Saxony's Minister President wants a swift agreement.
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.
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Corners, edges, clear words: Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer finds surprisingly appreciative words for Olaf Scholz.
Following the scandal between US President Trump and Ukrainian head of state Selensky, the exploratory talks in Berlin are also under increased time pressure. They continue in the afternoon.
Smoking pot could soon be banned again - at least if the EU has its way. But what does this mean for patients who need medicinal cannabis? Kretschmer calls for a clear separation.
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
The minister presidents are calling for quick resolutions to reduce energy prices and flight fees. But will this still work before the general election?
How can the sluggish economy get going? The Minister Presidents are also thinking about this. But the ball is probably in someone else's court.
High-ranking visit to Saxony: Chancellor Scholz and Serbian President Vucic find out about environmentally friendly lithium mining. Why the Chancellor thinks this is important.
In the Ore Mountains, the German Chancellor and the Serbian President gather information on environmentally friendly lithium mining. The planned project near Altenberg serves as an example.
Left-wing politician Sören Pellmann has been winning his direct mandate in Leipzig with aplomb since 2017. His party is now officially sending him back into the race.
Migration, finance, broadcasting reform: the heads of government of the federal states traditionally have many topics at their meetings. One important person is missing at the upcoming conference.
Stationary border controls have been in place at all German land borders since mid-September. The number of unauthorized entries is falling. However, this also has to do with another aspect.
It remains unclear why the bridge in Dresden collapsed. Generally speaking, bridges in Germany are considered safe. Nevertheless, there is still a need for renovation.
Many Volkswagen employees across Germany fear for their jobs, which they thought were safe. Minister President Kretschmer blames the federal government for the car manufacturer's difficult situation.
More than 30 percent for the AfD in Thuringia and Saxony: Chancellor Scholz gives three reasons why he believes this is the case.
How should Germany react appropriately to terrorist attacks or the illegal entry of migrants? The ideas in politics differ widely.
The issue of war and peace is also currently playing a major role in the East German election campaign. Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirms his stance on this issue.
The SPD and the Wagenknecht party? There are some differences. But the SPD leader wants to leave decisions on cooperation to her colleagues in the federal states.
Of the 5000 new jobs in authorities and research institutions in coal-mining regions, 2094 have been filled so far, with plans for 3531 positions. Leftists criticize the results as sobering.
The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change.
The federal government wants to promote the establishment of new economic sectors in the coal regions and expand the scope for state funding programs.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer is urgently warning his party against entering into further coalitions with the Greens, both at state and federal level.
Carsten Schneider (SPD), the Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, is calling for a crackdown following the attack on the Saxon SPD European candidate Matthias Ecke when he put up election posters.
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has not yet given up the fight to preserve the solar industry in Germany, despite the closure of Solarwatt.
Chancellor Scholz warns of a long war in Ukraine and calls for diplomacy and military support.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is coming to Dresden again. On April 19, he will visit Holzbau Lepski GmbH in Dresden at the invitation of the Dresden Chamber of Crafts, the chamber announced on Friday. The family business, which was founded in 2006, is managed by master carpenter Ralf Lepski a ..
The Federal Ministry of Economics has expressed its disappointment at the closure of solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony. "The news from Freiberg is depressing," explained Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner on Tuesday. He added that they were aware of the very serious ..
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has outed himself as a bookworm. "We all - and I include myself in this - share a love of reading," said the SPD politician on Wednesday evening at the opening of the book fair in Leipzig. "Whether as a child in the evening before going to sleep, as a young politician ..
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance warns of a creeping militarization of society and criticizes the war rhetoric of the German government.
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is discontinuing module production at its Freiberg plant, affecting 500 employees.
Michael Kretschmer (CDU), Minister-President of Saxony, links the planned cross-party commission "Managing migration, protecting humanity" with progress in asylum policy. The commission must have neither blinkers nor bans on thinking and must also discuss an amendment to the Basic Law or cuts in ben ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sparked discussion on social media with a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a public discussion in Dresden. At the event on Thursday evening, a participant handed him a sheet of stickers with the slogan "Diplomats instead of grenades" and asked him to ..
Chancellor Scholz visits companies, watch manufacturers and democracy project in Dresden ahead of state elections.
The Saxon Minister of the Interior warns of the consequences of the planned liberalization of cannabis and criticizes the law as a mistake on the part of the federal government.
IG Metall is demanding more support for the solar industry from the federal government in order to prevent the closure of a plant in Saxony.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
In view of the problems facing the German solar industry, the Federal Ministry of Economics believes that the framework conditions for the sector in Germany and Europe must be improved. On Friday, the ministry referred to the EU's so-called Net Zero Industry Act, which is intended to strengthen the ..
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.
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.
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck expresses concern about the state of the German economy and calls for more investment and economic growth.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck is traveling through several federal states from Wednesday to Friday. The Green politician first has appointments in Saxony on Wednesday, then in Thuringia on Thursday and in Munich on Friday. The program of a "skilled workers and energy trip" incl ..
Nine supporters of the climate group Last Generation interrupted an appearance by Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) in Leipzig on Thursday afternoon. According to the police on Thursday, the activists ran towards the stage during a debate in Leipzig's Kupfersaal and verbally attacked ..
Saxony's Minister President and CDU Vice President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the importance of the German flag for democrats at demonstrations and criticizes the behaviour of the federal government in connection with the protests.
The German government is concerned about the possible closure of Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony and is holding talks with the company.
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.
The head of lignite producer Mibrag, Armin Eichholz, currently sees little chance of a premature coal phase-out in the east. Mibrag operates the Vereinigtes Schleenhain and Profen opencast mines in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and generates electricity from the coal in the Schkopau and Lippendorf power plants, which are due to be taken off the grid in 2034/2035. The "traffic light" federal government would ideally like to bring forward the coal phase-out in the east from 2038 to 2030, but the Minister Presidents of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg are against this. Eichholz emphasized that the expansion of renewable energies is putting pressure on coal-fired power generation, but that the question of supply during lulls and when there is little sunshine is also relevant. The plans envisage the construction of around 40 gas-fired power plant units by 2030, but whether this is feasible remains questionable. Eichholz also emphasized that power plants would have to keep running if the supply of renewable energies was scarce and that coal could hardly be avoided if the gas-fired power plants were not completed in time. The question of whether it is still worthwhile for the power plant operators is also open.
The head of the Saxon government, Michael Kretschmer (CDU), believes that the agreement reached by the "traffic light" coalition on the 2024 federal budget is inadequate. "You get the budget together, but everything becomes more expensive. This does not create a positive spin, nothing that leads to ..
The planned funding for the commercial sector in Saxony was halted due to the federal budget freeze.
The East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party have warned the federal government against cuts to social benefits and investments. There is a threat of social austerity.
A court ruling obliges the German government to take immediate climate protection measures in the areas of transportation and buildings in order to achieve the emission targets.
The CDU Minister Presidents of Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Reiner Haseloff and Michael Kretschmer, are open to a reform of the debt brake.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has criticized the results of the federal-state negotiations on migration as disappointing. Many points had been watered down by the federal government, the CDU politician said in Dresden on Tuesday. Nevertheless, the final decision was important as a f ..
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 ..
The additional costs for the energy and transport turnaround are pushing the budget in Leipzig and other municipalities to its limits. The mayor is calling for financial support from the federal and state governments.
Federal Interior Ministry Nancy Faeser wants to extend the stationary controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland for another twenty days. The SPD politician said on Wednesday in Berlin.Faeser had registered the fixed controls on October 16 for an initial ten days with th ..
First detections of illegally entered migrants at the stationary border controls on highway 17
The federal police have begun stationary border controls in Saxony at the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic. Travelers must prepare for more intensive controls.
Following the U-turn by Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) on the issue of stationary border controls, the Federal Police is prepared at the Saxon borders with Poland and the Czech Republic.
Intensified dragnets, selective controls at the borders - for a long time, the Federal Minister of the Interior has resisted ordering stationary controls at additional border sections. Now the decision has been made.
Right-wing extremist party calls for demonstration at German-Czech border
Germany and the Czech Republic have confirmed their intention to expand and modernize rail links between the two countries.
Saxony's premier is dissatisfied with the work of the federal government, but has a positive opinion of Chancellor Scholz.
In recent months, more asylum seekers have been arriving in Germany again via the Czech Republic and Poland. It is being discussed whether stationary border controls should be introduced.
The skilled trades and associations are appealing to the federal government to take action to save the construction and real estate industry in order to ensure affordable housing and achieve climate targets.