Queer commissioner wants constitutional amendment
The new commissioner with SPD party membership is based in the CDU-led Ministry of Education. She is focusing on more than symbolic politics.
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Criticism from Saxony of the draft law on special assets
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.
Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
Dobrindt defends stricter border controls in Prague
For more than three weeks, more police officers have been deployed at the German borders. In the neighboring Czech Republic, this is only partially met with understanding. But they want to stay in contact.
Schuster sees turnaround in migration policy
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.
New queer commissioner wants to advocate for more acceptance
Her predecessor earned respect for his initiatives. Now a woman from Saxony wants to look after the rights and reputation of queer people.
Steinmeier: The style of the Federal Government must change
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.
Left-wing parties call for initiatives to ban the AfD
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.
State parliament lifts immunity of Culture Minister Clemens
Saxony's Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens is to stand trial for a traffic offense. The state parliament has lifted the MP's immunity for this.
Survey: Eastern companies have doubts about economic policy
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.
Further arrest warrant after "Reichsbürger" arrest in execution
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.
Office for the Protection of the Constitution informs about "Kingdom of Germany"
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.
Dobrindt bans "Kingdom of Germany"
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.
Approval for ban on the "Reichsbürger" group
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.
What is the "Kingdom of Germany"?
The "Kingdom of Germany" is considered to be Germany's largest Reichsbürger group. But who and what is behind it?
Schuster praises action against "Reichsbürger" in Saxony
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.
Raids in Saxony after ban on "Kingdom of Germany"
They do not recognize the Federal Republic. In Saxony, the LKA searches several properties after the "Kingdom of Germany" group is banned.
"Reichsbürger" group "Kingdom of Germany" 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 ..
Federal police in Saxony extend border controls
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.
Milbradt loses post as special representative of the federal government
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.
Kretschmer: "Combining art and culture"
Estonia and Saxony are historically linked in culture and science. This is demonstrated by a joint exhibition in Dresden - which politicians are convinced can be used as a source of inspiration in the present.
Haseloff: East-West differences still visible for decades to come
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.
Homann: New coalition must get started quickly
The Saxon SPD believes that the new federal coalition must move quickly to implement its plans. Some things are particularly important.
Christiane Schenderlein from Taucha: New Minister of State for Sport and Volunteering
Christiane Schenderlein from Taucha becomes Minister of State in the Merz cabinet and takes over the area of sport and volunteering. She is one of two CDU members from eastern Germany.
Kretschmer: Economics Minister a stroke of luck for the East
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.
Saxon CDU MP becomes Minister of State for Sport
Christiane Schenderlein headed the Culture and Media working group during the coalition negotiations. She has been given a new post in the new government.
State parliament decides on waiver of Clemens' immunity
Saxony's Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens is to stand trial for a traffic offense. However, the state parliament must first decide whether to waive his immunity.
Von Breitenbuch: The days of extras are over
Saxony is forced to make savings. This applies to all departments. For the new Minister of the Environment and Agriculture, however, the glass is not half empty, but half full. He also sees the coming period as an opportunity.
Kretschmer: Involve people more in the military service debate
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.
German government: two-year admission pledge for Afghans
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?
Expert opinion rejects use of fund for budget restructuring
Saxony's government wants to cut the generation fund - but legal experts and associations are sounding the alarm. This is increasing the pressure on politicians - shortly before the budget consultations.
Saxon Juso leader criticizes coalition agreement
Across Germany, the SPD's young generation is dissatisfied with the agreements with the CDU/CSU. Renegotiations are also being demanded in Bavaria.
"Strong signal" - District Administrator welcomes yes to research center
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.
Eastern German heads of government: future coalition must deliver quickly
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.
Schuster: Consistent turnaround in migration policy
Saxony's Interior Minister is satisfied with the coalition agreement reached between the CDU/CSU and SPD. Berlin is thus sending an unmistakable signal.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe in the Ministry of Finance in future
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.
Kretschmer: Backing for "second reconstruction of 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.
Committee recommends waiver of Clemens' immunity
In his previous position as State Secretary, Culture Minister Clemens was speeding and was caught speeding. His immunity is now to be lifted for court proceedings.
Committee to support the Commissioner for Jewish Life
Saxony's government has had a commissioner for Jewish life since 2019. Thomas Feist now has an expert council at his side.
Heimatunion calls for members' vote on coalition agreement
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.
Kretschmer calls for an end to party-political tactics
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.
Bundestag election: AfD ahead among male voters in Saxony
The early federal election shows successes for fringe positions in Saxony: AfD and Linke are making significant gains among young voters, reports the State Statistical Office.
Recruitment of skilled workers - Kretschmer travels to Cairo
The visit to the Egyptian capital will also focus on education.
East German states demand more influence
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.
Eastern European Commissioner Schneider resigns from office
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.
Thuringia's head of government: make greater use of experience in the East
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
Woidke demands: Fifth of the federal cabinet from the East
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.
Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
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.
Enzyme from Leipzig Solution to the plastic crisis?
A modified enzyme from Leipzig's South Cemetery decomposes plastic in record time and is said to be the solution to the plastic crisis.
Woidke wants several ministerial posts for East Germans
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.
Proceedings against minister: court proposes dismissal
The Saxon Minister of Culture, Conrad Clemens, was speeding in his previous position as State Secretary and was caught speeding. Will he now give traffic lessons in schools?
Kretschmer calls for several ministerial posts for the East
In the federal elections, the eastern German states were colored blue. Will we soon see the first AfD head of government? What the Saxon Minister President proposes as a counter-recipe to the black-red coalition.
Kretschmer for black-red 100-day immediate action program
The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are entering the decisive phase. Saxony's Minister President is calling for rapid changes in view of the desolate economic situation.
Immunity Committee will hear minister - court hearing
Conrad Clemens, a CDU politician from Saxony, was driving his car far too fast one day in 2023. The story haunts him to this day. Now he even has a court date coming up.
100 days of minority government: Kretschmer speaks of success
An agreed budget has yet to be put to the test. However, Saxony's minority government believes it is on the right track.
Saxony cuts jobs - draft budget presented
Saxony has reached the age of savings. The Free State is cutting jobs for the first time since 2016. The investment ratio is also falling.
Left: East German must lead central ministry
The AfD performed particularly well in the eastern German states in the federal elections. For Left Party politician Dietmar Bartsch, this results in a clear demand.
Kraushaar: Many will have to share special assets
Today, the Federal Council is deciding on the multi-billion euro financial package. Saxony's Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar is expecting tough negotiations on the distribution of funds.
East German Minister Presidents: Federal government must strengthen eastern Germany
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Thuringian head of government: Commissioner for Eastern Europe still necessary
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
Culture Minister Clemens caught speeding
Minister of Culture Clemens must temporarily surrender his driver's license. He is said to have driven more than twice as fast as permitted in a 30 km/h zone in eastern Saxony.
Saxony focuses on expanding and maintaining infrastructure
Saxony is known as the land of inventors. Even with tight budgets, the Free State must now be "inventive". The Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has clear ideas.
Heads of the federal states expect agreement on federal financial package
The Minister Presidents of the federal states are pushing for an agreement on the billions in investments planned by the CDU/CSU and SPD. The financial packages should not be separated.
Kretschmer: Scholz will go down in history
Corners, edges, clear words: Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer finds surprisingly appreciative words for Olaf Scholz.
Financial package: federal states hope for quick agreement at federal level
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to amend the Basic Law to allow much more debt. A number of state premiers are signaling their support. And are appealing to their colleagues in the federal government.
Minister presidents consult in Berlin
The federal states are needed to amend the Basic Law in favor of new debt. Their heads of government are meeting for the first time since the Bundestag elections in the large circle of the Conference of Minister Presidents.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
Union politicians optimistic about exploratory talks with the SPD
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.
Thuringian head of government calls for more investment
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.
28 million euros approved for monument preservation
In Saxony, there is an obligation to preserve and maintain cultural monuments. The state helps owners with this.
Kretschmer swears by the opposition's cooperation in the state parliament
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. The CDU and SPD are dependent on the cooperation of the opposition. This also becomes clear during the debate on the Prime Minister's first government statement.
Kretschmer swears by the cooperation of the opposition
The Saxon Minister President's first government statement in the new legislative period is characterized by thoughtfulness, but also optimism. He reaches out his hand to the opposition.
Majority in favor of consultation mechanism emerges
As the governing parties in the state parliament, the CDU and SPD do not have their own majority. They therefore want to involve the opposition in the legislation. The majority for the planned procedure appears to have been found.
Saxony plans to spend around 25 billion euros per year
"Not all flowering dreams will ripen": This sentence was heard several times after the budget meeting of the Saxon government. The Free State is facing financially challenging times.
Saxony plans to spend around 25 billion euros per year
"Not all dreams will come true": This sentence was heard several times after the Saxon government's budget meeting. The Free State is facing financially challenging times.
Cabinet begins two-day budget meeting
The Saxon government has started counting the money. This is because the new double budget for 2025 and 2026 has a gaping hole in the billions.
Cabinet goes on budget retreat again
There is currently a billion euro gap in Saxony's 2025/2026 double budget. The minority government made up of the CDU and SPD wants to plug it with money from various sources. There is a great need for discussion.
Saxony gets a new "ambassador" to the federal government
Every federal state has a state representation to the federal government in the German capital. In the case of the Saxon "embassy", there is now a change of office.
Free State trio wants to show strength with a common voice
The Free States of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia want to work more closely together to solve more problems. Markus Söder spoke of a "bratwurst connection" in view of the culinary similarities.
Free states want to speak with one voice more often in future
Bavaria was the first Free State among the federal states, followed by Saxony and Thuringia. All three want to cooperate more closely in future - probably also against the backdrop of recent election results.
AfD does not want to participate in consultation mechanism
The CDU and SPD are dependent on the votes of other parties to pass resolutions. The minority government therefore wants to involve all parliamentary groups. The AfD doubts the seriousness of the proposal.
Kretschmer in favor of "clear separation" for cannabis
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.
Saxony's finance minister wants to save money
The economy is weakening and tax revenues are not rising as expected. Now Saxony's new Finance Minister Christian Piwarz wants to look at spending - and save money.
Former GDR minister Hans Reichelt dies
In GDR times, Hans Reichelt was responsible for environmental policy for decades. In the process, he made a friend in the West.
President of the state parliament: "The role of parliament will be strengthened"
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. According to state parliament president Alexander Dierks, this requires a new political culture in parliament. He sees this as an opportunity.
Scholz: VW tariff agreement is good and socially acceptable
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.
VW crisis: Kretschmer warns of economic clear-cutting
People in Saxony are worried about Volkswagen. The question is whether the Group, which employs more than 10,000 people in the state, will implement plant closures.
Kretschmer presents Saxon cabinet - four new members included
The Saxon Minister President is focusing on continuity and renewal in equal measure. The new cabinet includes six familiar and four new faces. This also increases the proportion of women.
Kretschmer receives blessing from the churches
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
Dierks sees "signal of stability" in MP election
In times of a minority government, parliament carries more weight. Saxony is the first state to have such a constellation.
Wagenknecht: "Certain commitments" in Saxony
They didn't want to cause chaos in Dresden, says BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht about the election of the Minister President in Saxony.
BSW presents Kretschmer with Wagenknecht's book for his re-election
For his first days in office, the old and new Minister President of Saxony receives a guidebook from the BSW - a book by Sahra Wagenknecht.
Kretschmer: "Setting off together"
The old Minister President of Saxony is also the new one: Michael Kretschmer received 69 votes and calls on parliamentarians to work together in his first speech.
Kretschmer sworn in as Prime Minister of Saxony
Relief for the CDU: Michael Kretschmer manages to secure a majority in the second round of the state parliament election in Saxony.
Kretschmer, Urban and Berger compete again
All three candidates are standing again in the second round of the prime ministerial election.
First ballot closed - counting underway
Tension is mounting in the election of the Minister President in the Saxon state parliament. The votes from the first ballot are currently being counted.
Greens' motion for no option in MP election rejected
The Greens have made their voice heard in plenary with a hopeless motion - and have failed. It was about the design of the ballot paper for the prime ministerial election.
Left Party announces support for Kretschmer
Tension is rising in the Saxon state parliament. Michael Kretschmer is dependent on votes from other parties in the election for Minister President. Now the left-wing parties are speaking out.
BSW in Saxony: No uniform vote in MP election
Michael Kretschmer wants to be re-elected as Saxony's Minister President - but does not have his own majority in the state parliament. Now the head of the BSW has spoken out about the voting behavior of her parliamentary group.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.