Local authorities are sounding the alarm: social costs are rising rapidly and their deficits are growing. President of the German Association of Cities Jung calls for fundamental reforms and more digitalization. | more
In 2023, the statutory health insurance funds in Saxony spent more money. A particularly large amount of money is spent on medication - and the number of insured persons continues to grow. | more
Wer Notebook, Fernseher oder Drucker ohnehin auf der Einkaufsliste hat, kann derzeit in Meißen bei MEDIMAX richtig sparen. Drei aktuelle Angebote stechen durch ihren Preis besonders hervor – darunter ein Samsung-4K-TV für weniger als die Hälfte des ursprünglichen Preises. | more
In Saxony, more and more people in need of care require state support. The cost of a place in a home is rising. What does this mean for those affected and their families? | more
If care level 1 is abolished, more than 58,000 Saxons could have to do without important subsidies. What this means for independence in old age - and why the VdK is sounding the alarm. | more
In the view of the Protestant Welfare Association, a flat-rate cap on care costs does not solve the structural problems. Partially comprehensive insurance could serve as a model for the new regulation. | 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
After the failure of a joint government alliance with the CDU and SPD, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance now wants to work constructively in opposition. First plans have been set. | more
Contributions to health and long-term care insurance could rise more sharply in 2025 than previously feared. One of the reasons for this is the poor financial situation of long-term care insurance. | 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
Care insurance is increasingly threatening to become a care case itself. Leading CDU politicians are pushing for a comprehensive reform and have now developed a concept. | more
