Tax estimate: Less revenue than expected for Saxony
The tax estimate provides an indication of how revenue will develop. According to the Saxon finance minister, significantly less money is coming into the state coffers than expected.
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Saxony's universities receive seven billion euros in basic funding until 2032
Saxony's universities receive seven billion euros in basic funding for the years 2025 to 2032. Grant agreement signed.
Vogtland district imposes budget freeze due to social spending
The Vogtland district has issued a temporary budget freeze due to rising social spending. This mainly affects voluntary services in culture and sport, the district office announced on Tuesday. According to initial estimates, the deficit in the social sector will amount to more than 22 million euros ..
Kretschmer rejects speculation about staff increases
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer says no to 6000 additional jobs in the state administration. Financial challenges and tough talks with the federal government.
Saxony must dip into reserves for budget
Tax revenues have recently fallen short of forecasts. The "fat years" also seem to be over for Saxony. The finance minister is therefore stepping on the brakes.
Saxon tax offices begin processing income tax returns for 2023
Saxony's tax offices have started processing income tax returns for 2023. The first notices are to be sent out from the end of March.
Pilot project to introduce a payment card for refugees in Saxony
In April, a pilot project for the gradual introduction of a payment card for refugees will start in Saxony's rural districts.
Daycare center fees: This is how much parents pay in Saxony's major cities
When it comes to childcare fees, Germany resembles a patchwork quilt. In Saxony, on the other hand, the picture is comparatively uniform.
Brandenburg state parliament defends planned increase in supplementary budget
The red-black-green coalition in Brandenburg defends the planned increase of more than 220 million euros in the supplementary budget. Finance Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) emphasizes the financial viability despite criticism from the opposition.
Special fund worth billions for Berlin's climate protection on the brink
A planned special fund worth billions for more climate protection in Berlin is on the brink after an external expert report called the project into question. New ways of financing need to be found.
Establishment of a committee of inquiry into funding practices at the Ministry of Social Affairs
The Saxon state parliament votes on setting up a committee of inquiry into funding practices at the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Universities get more money and new subjects
Whether prospective engineers, lawyers or doctors: more than 100,000 people study in Saxony. There are 14 state universities alone. How should they develop in the future?
After the deadline: 56,000 property tax declarations still missing
Although the deadline has long since passed, the Saxon tax offices are still missing property tax declarations. As a result, offices often have to estimate the land value - not always to the owners' liking.
AfD: U-Committee on the allocation of funding in the Ministry of Social Affairs
As announced, the AfD members of the Saxon state parliament have requested a committee of inquiry into the allocation of funding in the Ministry of Social Affairs. This was announced by the parliamentary group on Tuesday. The background to this is a special report by the State Court of Auditors, whi ..
State capital Dresden expects higher asylum expenditure
The city of Dresden is expecting additional expenditure of around 82 million euros in the coming year as a result of increased refugee numbers. However, the state capital does not have to bear this sum alone, as it will also receive transfers from the state of Saxony. Up to 46.8 million euros will b ..
Kretschmer in favor of special funds and aid for municipalities
Hardly any other topic has been debated as much as the debt brake. The CDU/CSU took legal action against the budget policy of the traffic light government and was proved right. The Saxon head of government nevertheless sees a need for change.
Saxony's Ministry of Social Affairs supports hospitals with 193 million euros
This year, the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs supported investments in hospitals in Saxony with 193 million euros.
Saxony has the highest proportion of students with Bafög funding
Saxony has the highest proportion of students who finance their studies via Bafög, according to a study by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development. In 2022, 19,186 students took advantage of this state funding, which corresponds to a share of 18.3 percent.
Minister of Agriculture criticizes cancellation of benefits for farmers
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.
Debate on the debt brake: calls for reform
The SPD, Green and Left parties have called for a reform of the debt brake at federal and state level. "The current debt brakes are clearly outdated", said SPD parliamentary group leader Dirk Panter in the state parliament on Wednesday. In their current form, they would become a brake on investment, ..
East German left-wing parties warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
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.
Finance Minister asks offices for Christmas peace
Christmas is a time for reflection. During this time, the tax authorities should refrain from taking measures that could be perceived as inappropriate.
Government wants to secure cultural offerings in Saxony
Saxony's government wants to secure cultural offerings in the Free State with additional money. Ten municipal theaters and orchestras have agreed with State Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch (CDU) on funding totalling 4.6 million euros for 2023 and 2024, the Ministry of Culture announced in Dresde ..
Almost 70 million euros from inheritances and donations
Saxony received 69.9 million euros from inheritances and gifts last year. A total of 620 million euros was left behind in more than 2,300 inheritance cases, as announced by the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday. Around a third (35 percent) was accounted for by bank deposits, 28 percent ..
Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities calls for additional funding for local authorities
The Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (Sächsischer Städte- und Gemeindetag - SSG) has lamented the increasing financial deficits of local authorities and called for additional funding for refugee costs, among other things.
Kretschmer: Federal-Länder agreement only a first step
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 ..
Budget in Leipzig at limits: Financing the energy and transport turnaround a challenge
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.
State parliament approves aid package for counties and municipalities in view of high cost increases
The state parliament has cleared the way in favor of the counties and municipalities affected by enormous cost increases. On Wednesday, the majority of the members of parliament decided to amend the laws on municipal financial equalization.