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The German national team's first World Cup opponent on Sunday is Curaçao. What connects Saxony's economy to this Caribbean nation, which has fewer residents than Chemnitz?

Skilled trades: difficult economy causes undeclared work to boom

There is growing concern in the construction and hairdressing trades in Saxony: more and more jobs are being completed without an invoice. How experts and the chamber assess the situation. | more

How Saxony's strawberry farmers are looking ahead to the start of the season

At the start of the strawberry season, farms in Saxony are expecting a good harvest - despite slight frost damage. However, rising costs and a lack of seasonal workers are putting the industry under increasing pressure. | more

Deutschland ist raus - die große WM - Rabattaktion in Meißen geht weiter

Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more

Who picks the strawberries? Farmers compete for seasonal workers

Saxony's farmers are not only dependent on seasonal workers for the strawberry harvest. According to the regional directorate, it is becoming more difficult to find them. The gaps are often filled by workers from Eastern Europe. | more

Massive discontent about VW in Saxony - negotiations urged

"A kick in the teeth", "scandalous", "breach of contract": the trade union and works councils in Saxony are outraged by the latest news from Wolfsburg. This is now being demanded. | more

Saxony puts together future package for the economy and skilled trades

Politicians are increasingly putting together packages. In many places there are packages of measures, financial packages or a pension package. There is now a package for the future for the Saxon economy. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

More new doctors and psychotherapists in the country

Around 650 new healthcare professionals received their licenses in Saxony-Anhalt. There was a significant increase in the number of doctors and psychotherapists in particular. | more

VW works council demands recognition bonus for employees

VW suddenly has six billion euros more in its coffers - and the works council is demanding a bonus for all employees covered by collective agreements. Will the money arrive in May? | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Kretschmer: Law on working hours needs reform

More flexible weekly working hours instead of rigid rules - Kretschmer and Merz call for reforms. Trade unions and the left warn of risks for employees and families. | more

VW plant in Zwickau produces slightly more cars

To mark the 35th anniversary, a few more cars have rolled off the production line at the VW plant in Zwickau. Six all-electric models are being produced there. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Kretschmer considers Bas' apology appropriate

Federal Minister of Labor Bas is being criticized for her statements on employers. Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer also has a clear opinion on the matter. | more

"Like oil on fire" - trade reacts to Bas' Juso speech

Following statements made by Labor Minister Bas at the Juso Congress, the Saxon skilled trades are sharply critical. President Nostitz speaks of "provocative statements" in a tense situation. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Cost-cutting efforts at VW - remuneration negotiations brought forward

Europe's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen wants to save billions in the future. Negotiations on the remuneration system are also on the difficult path to achieving this. These talks are now starting earlier than planned. | more

Association calls job losses in the automotive industry alarming

According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry, Saxony is one of the international hotspots for the production of electric cars. But many employees fear for their jobs. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

E-car production in Saxony at a standstill - VW hopes for car summit

Production breaks at the VW electric plants: At the auto summit in Berlin, Volkswagen is hoping for political signals for cheaper charging power and longer tax exemptions for e-cars. | more

Kretschmer promotes growth in Silicon Saxony in Taiwan

Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer sees the TSMC plant in Dresden as a technological leap forward for Silicon Saxony. What he is calling for in Taiwan and why Europe needs to get moving. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Skills shortage remains a major hurdle for Saxony's companies

More than half of Saxon companies were unable to find suitable skilled workers in 2024. Why many companies make compromises when hiring. | more

IG Metall urges more speed for e-mobility in the East

How at risk are jobs in eastern Germany due to the slow expansion of electromobility? Trade union and experts call for investment and clear commitments for locations. | more

Deutschland ist raus - die große WM - Rabattaktion in Meißen geht weiter

Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more

Eastern car industry under pressure - Congress sees opportunities

Change has long been a reality - and demands new answers: the annual congress in Leipzig focused on how eastern Germany's automotive industry is mastering the balancing act between crisis and innovation. | more

East German automotive industry relies on cooperation in times of change

Artificial intelligence, chip shortages and global competition: why the East German automotive industry is now relying on teamwork to avoid being left behind by change. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

More staff at Saxony's universities - few female professors

More than half of the staff at Saxon universities are women. However, they are underrepresented in one group. | more

Difficult situation: Study on the situation of the long-term unemployed

Anyone who has not had a job for at least a year is considered to be long-term unemployed. Those affected often fall into a disastrous cycle. Experts speak of a self-reinforcing condition. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Long-term unemployed receive targeted support

The lower the qualification, the worse the chances on the job market. People who have not had a job for a long time are dependent on special support. | more

Rich people in favor of rapid citizen's income reform

Should Ukrainians living in Germany be deprived of their citizens' allowance? The Federal Minister of Economics gives a more fundamental answer to this question. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Despite insolvency: operations at Meyer Burger to continue

The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is also fighting for survival in Germany. Despite filing for insolvency, production is set to continue - for the time being. | more

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