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The AfD in Saxony would currently be by far the strongest party in the state if state elections were held - at least according to a survey. The party considers itself ready for a sole government.

The Greens Re-elected Their Parliamentary Caucus Executive Committee in the State Parliament

The Greens in the Saxon State Parliament are banking on continuity in their leadership. In the election of the new parliamentary group executive committee, two candidates received 100 percent approval. | more

Saxony Publishes State Constitution in Plain Language

Saxony is the fourth federal state to have drafted its constitution in plain language. This version is intended to help people with disabilities participate more fully in society. | more

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SPD Youth is putting pressure on the government over the police bill

The Young Socialists in Saxony are calling for fundamental changes to the police law. They are warning against new surveillance powers and are calling for an open debate within the SPD. | more

Minister of Culture Clemens in court for traffic offense

Saxony's Minister of Culture is on trial at Weißwasser District Court. He is to answer for a traffic offense. The original fine proceedings turned into a criminal case. | more

Minister of Culture Clemens in court for traffic offense

Driving far too fast: the Saxon Minister of Culture was still speeding in his car in his previous position. This now has legal repercussions. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

CDU, SPD and BSW reach agreement on police law

No Palantir software, Taser only for special units: The CDU, SPD and BSW have agreed on this in the new police law. | more

CDU parliamentary group leader Hartmann unanimously confirmed in office

The Saxon CDU parliamentary group leader can now call himself "Mister 100 percent". All members of the parliamentary group voted for the trained police officer in his re-election. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

FC Landtag Sachsen shows team spirit before the start of the World Cup

They are adversaries in parliament, but demonstrate unity on the soccer pitch. The FC Landtag Sachsen is getting down to business. Soccer fever is on the rise just before the World Cup. | more

Saxon state parliament becomes a building site

The renovation of the State Parliament in Dresden, which has been planned for years, is taking shape. The first construction fences indicate that excavation work will soon begin. | 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

"Text fraud" - New accusations against Thuringia's head of government

Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt is under pressure because of his doctoral thesis. A plagiarism hunter has scrutinized the work - and is making serious accusations. The client is the AfD. | more

Wagenknecht calls for firewall to be removed after state parliament vote

Sahra Wagenknecht wants to tear down the firewall to the AfD. She advocates a new democratic culture with changing majorities. | 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

AfD and BSW help Green motion to majority in Saxony

Their motion is passed in the state parliament, but the Greens are dismayed: because they only have the help of the AfD and BSW to thank for this. How did this unusual majority come about? | more

Panter: China is an opportunity for the future of VW's Mosel site

Chinese car manufacturers are pushing into Europe - Saxony's VW site could benefit from this. Saxony's Economics Minister sees this as an opportunity. | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more

Panter: China is an opportunity for the future of VW's Mosel site

Chinese car manufacturers are pushing into Europe - Saxony's VW site could benefit from this. Saxony's Economics Minister sees this as an opportunity. | more

State parliament debates schools, energy and the welfare state

Diversity of topics in the Saxon state parliament: Parliament has put topics on the agenda that are likely to lead to controversial debates. | 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

State parliament decides to use money from special funds

Finance Minister Christian Piwarz sees the "Saxony Fund" as a great opportunity: the money should not be wasted, but invested specifically in hospitals, mobility and culture. | more

Kretschmer criticizes federal government - debate on reforms in Saxony

The Prime Minister is calling for more support for local authorities from the federal government. Without sufficient funding, he believes democracy is in danger. A heated debate about reforms ensues. | 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

Kretschmer criticizes federal government's burden on local authorities

Minister President Michael Kretschmer is calling for more support for local authorities from the federal government. Without sufficient funding, he believes democracy is in danger. | more

State parliament observes minute's silence for victims of violence

Silence in the state parliament: After the rampage in Leipzig and deadly violence in Neustadt, parliamentarians remember the victims. | more

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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 with government statement on state modernization

Everyone is talking about reducing bureaucracy. Saxony's government wants to finally get down to business and reduce the burden on the economy, local authorities and citizens. | more

Greens see their right to ask questions violated and sue

Because the Ministry of Social Affairs only partially answered questions about the closed Helios Clinic, Green politician Franziska Schubert is taking the matter to the Constitutional Court. She is concerned about transparency. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

AfD wants to change school law after pornography incident

Following the incident at a secondary school, the AfD is calling for new rules: Parents should have to agree to external projects in future and project sponsors should be checked for quality. | more

How extensively can the government be questioned? Court examines

1,090 questions on data protection: the left-wing parliamentary group wants to know exactly, but the Ministry of the Interior is blocking it. Now the Constitutional Court is deciding how extensive questions to the government can be. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

Greens present counter-proposal to police law

The CDU and SPD want more AI in the police force - the Greens warn of risks and insist on clear limits. With their own legislative proposal, they are focusing on drone defense and domestic violence. | more

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