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.
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Saxony: Over 700,000 members in sports clubs
More than 700,000 members in over 4300 sports clubs in Saxony - around 30,000 new members within a year. Sports Minister emphasizes social importance.
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck expresses concern about the state of the German economy
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck expresses concern about the state of the German economy and calls for more investment and economic growth.
The motorcycle market grew in 2023
The motorcycle market grew more strongly in the eastern federal states than the national average in 2023. The Leipzig motorcycle trade fair has also expanded. The exhibition space this year is 30 percent larger than in 2022.
Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Dresden to grow to over 600,000 inhabitants by 2040
The Saxon state capital of Dresden is expected to have over 600,000 inhabitants by 2040. This growth will result from new arrivals and new workers due to planned company relocations.
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.
"Silicon Saxony": High-tech sector in Saxony optimistic for 2024
Investments at Infineon and Globalfoundries, a new building at technology group Jenoptik and the planned relocation of TSMC as a major project: "Silicon Saxony" is growing and Saxony's high-tech industry is optimistic about 2024.
Technisat counts on growth through DAB+ and sees potential in disaster alerting
Electronics manufacturer Technisat, which produces radios in Schöneck in the Vogtland region, is building on further growth through digital reception via DAB+. Since the introduction of this broadcasting standard, around 16 million devices have been sold in Germany, Managing Director Stefan Kön told the German Press Agency. And in future, these radios could also play an important role in alerting the population in the event of a disaster.
Unusual growth in membership of Saxony's Left Party
Saxony's Left Party recorded an unusual increase of 56 members over the past weekend as a result of calls by Carola Rackete during the federal party conference in Augsburg.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports Record Passenger Growth
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded passenger growth in the first eight months of this year. However, they are still a long way from the figures for 2019.