With an eye to the upcoming state elections in Saxony, the Left Party is prepared, according to parliamentary group leader Rico Gebhardt, to work with the CDU to find ways to keep the AfD from joining the government. | more
With an eye to next year's state elections in Saxony, Social Affairs Minister and SPD top candidate Petra Köpping has called for a change in her party's strategy. "It's importan... | more
Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more
With an eye to next year's state elections in Saxony, Social Affairs Minister and SPD top candidate Petra Köpping has called for a change in her party's strategy. "It's importan... | more
On the occasion of German Unity Day, politicians in the Saxon state parliament made pleas for democracy in memory of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. At the ceremony in Dresden,... | more
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping is to lead the SPD as top candidate in the state election in just under a year. This was announced by the state executive commi... | more
Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
The left-wing parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament is calling for a turnaround in education in view of the poor state of schools. | more
Saxony has reached its limits in terms of personnel and space when it comes to accepting refugees into the school system, according to Culture Minister Christian Piwarz. "We all... | more
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
The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry. | more
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. | more
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
Saxony's state parliament has passed the long-awaited Equality Act for the Public Sector. Justice Minister Katja Meier emphasizes the importance of the law for more gender equality. | more
The president of the State Medical Association, Erik Bodendieck, criticizes the implementation of the 20-point plan 'Medical Care 2030' of the Saxon government of 2019. | more
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
In the past year, more citizens have again turned to the Saxon state parliament with requests and complaints. In 2022, according to data from Tuesday, a total of 460 petitions w... | more
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) has clearly rejected accusations in connection with the allocation of funding for the integration of refugees. The AfD had a... | more
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
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) has clearly rejected accusations in connection with the allocation of funding for the integration of refugees. The AfD had a... | more
