Corner after attack: "Don't let me be silenced"
Just over a week ago, Matthias Ecke was beaten until he was hospitalized while putting up election posters in Dresden. He is not intimidated by this.
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Green politician attacked in Dresden
Yvonne Mosler and Cornelius Sternkopf were attacked while putting up election posters. The perpetrators were arrested by the police.
Interior ministers discuss more protection for elected officials
The federal and state interior ministers are discussing more protection for political activists following violent attacks on politicians. Saxony is planning a Bundesrat initiative to toughen penalties.
Saxony's SPD and Greens demand protective measures for election campaign
An SPD politician is attacked in Dresden - it is not the only case. Now the interior ministers are talking about better protection. The SPD and Greens are calling for consistent action.
Conference of Interior Ministers discusses protection for campaigners after attacks
Brandenburg's Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) expects concrete results from the consultations on the consequences of attacks on election campaigners.
Interior Committee of the Saxon State Parliament discusses attacks on election workers
The Saxon State Parliament's Committee on Internal Affairs discusses the current attacks on election workers and protection during election campaigns
Support for the "Striesen Declaration" against violence grows
More than 300 politicians and over 6000 citizens support the declaration against violence following the attack on Matthias Ecke.
MP Pellmann reports repeated threats
Leipzig MP Sören Pellmann (Left Party) has been threatened again, according to his own statements. On Monday morning, dog excrement and a flyer smeared with swastikas and threats were found in the letterbox of his constituency office, he announced on Monday. This was the second time in four days. "I ..
Suspects identified after attack on SPD politician
The LKA Saxony assigns at least one suspect to the right-wing spectrum. Zeit Online reports.
Ecke reports from hospital: "Overwhelmed by sympathy"
After the attack while putting up election posters in Dresden, SPD MEP Matthias Ecke has sent a message of thanks from the hospital. "I am overwhelmed by your sympathy and solidarity," Ecke wrote in a post on the X platform (previously: Twitter) on Monday. It does him good and gives him strength. Bu ..
State election in Saxony: AfD narrowly ahead of the CDU
The CDU and AfD are still neck-and-neck in the run-up to the state elections in Saxony on September 1, according to a new poll by the opinion research institute Civey. In the latest survey by Civey and "Sächsische.de", the AfD landed at 32 percent in the Sunday poll, followed by the CDU with 30 perc ..
Bishops after attack: "The stakes are high"
The outrage over the cowardly and brutal attack on election campaigners in Saxony continues. The bishops in the Free State are also speaking out against violence and attempts at intimidation.
Saxony's Interior Minister announces protective measures for campaigners
Following the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke in Dresden, the Saxon Interior Minister has announced close coordination with the parties to protect their election campaigners.
Election campaign brutalization: Calls for consequences after attacks
An SPD politician is brutally beaten up during an election campaign in Dresden - the horror is great. Consequences are now being discussed. However, suspected perpetrators are also still being sought.
Faeser calls for more police presence for campaigners
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser is calling for better protection for politicians and helpers during election campaigns. "We need an even more visible police presence on the ground to protect democrats at campaign stands and events," the SPD politician told the Rheinische Post newspaper ..
Association worried about local politicians after attacks
In addition to the European elections and three state elections, tens of thousands of municipal seats will also be up for grabs in 2024. One association is concerned about the increasing number of attacks on politicians and election workers.
Kretschmer on the escalation of violence: It's five to twelve
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has condemned the growing aggression and increasing violence within society. "These are enemies of democracy (...) It really is five to twelve," he said on the ARD program "Caren Miosga" on Sunday evening. It was important to put a stop to this. W ..
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity with politicians under attack
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity in the face of frequent attacks on politicians. Attacks are an expression of the brutalization of political debate.
After attack on SPD politician: Hundreds at demonstration
After the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke, around 2,000 people demonstrated for democracy and against violence in Dresden, according to police reports. They gathered in the Striesen district early on Sunday evening. Ecke had been beaten up there on Friday evening by four young men while putti ..
SPD Federal Chairwoman Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP
SPD Federal Chair Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP Matthias Ecke as the act of an individual.
Attack on election worker in Dresden: Green Party activist punched and kicked several times
A Green Party election worker in Dresden was punched and kicked several times. The perpetrators could belong to the right-wing spectrum.
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke operated on after attack
Dresden SPD MEP Matthias Ecke underwent surgery after attack and is doing well under the circumstances.
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke to continue election campaign after attack
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke will continue his election campaign after his recovery. Party feels solidarity and support after the attack.
AfD election campaign stand attacked in Dresden
After the attack on an SPD politician in Dresden, the crimes during the election campaign continue. The city's police are alerted to an attack on an AfD stand and damaged election posters for various parties.
Baerbock condemns attacks on politicians
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply criticized the recent attacks on politicians. "Brutal attacks on committed democrats, campaigners and politicians are attacks on the foundation of our #democracy: free elections," the Green politician wrote on the platform X, formerly Twitter, o ..
Wissler and Schaper: Attack on democracy
Left Party leader Janine Wissler and Saxon party chairwoman Susanne Schaper have described the attacks on campaigners as an "attack on democracy". Democrats must stand together against the danger from the right-wing fringe, they said in a statement from the Left Party state association on Saturday. ..
Left: "Stand together against the danger from the far right"
Unknown persons attack SPD MEP Ecke while he is putting up election posters. The Left Party declares its solidarity with him, while the FDP and BSW condemn the attack.
DGB chairman condemns attacks on election campaigners in Saxony
Saxony's DGB Chairman Markus Schlimbach condemns the attacks on election campaigners from various democratic parties in Saxony.
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on politicians
Federal President Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on SPD and Green Party politicians and calls for joint action.
Dreyer condemns attacks on politicians: "Stunned"
The Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Malu Dreyer, has strongly condemned the recent attacks on politicians. "The events in Dresden and elsewhere are abhorrent and leave us stunned," the SPD politician said in Mainz on Saturday. "It is a calculated use of violence to intimidate democrats." ..
SPD MEP and Green election worker attacked in Dresden
Young men aged between 17 and 20 attack Matthias Ecke and Green Party election workers while putting up election posters in Striesen. Ecke is injured and requires surgery.
Metsola: "Horrified by vicious attack"
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has assured SPD MEP Matthias Ecke of her support and solidarity following the attack on him. She was "appalled by the vicious attack", Metsola wrote on the X platform (formerly Twitter). Those responsible must be brought to justice. "Matthia ..
Scholz calls for united action against right-wing violence after attack on MEP Ecke
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) condemns attack on Matthias Ecke (SPD) in Dresden and calls for united action against right-wing violence.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe calls for crackdown after attack on SPD European candidate
Carsten Schneider (SPD), the Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, is calling for a crackdown following the attack on the Saxon SPD European candidate Matthias Ecke when he put up election posters.
Chrupalla condemns attack on SPD candidate Ecke
The AfD chairman Tino Chrupalla has condemned the brutal attack by unknown persons on the Saxon SPD MEP Matthias Ecke. "We deeply condemn physical attacks against politicians of all parties. Election campaigns must be conducted in a tough and constructive manner, but without violence," wrote the lea ..
Attack on SPD politician: Faeser announces tough action
Federal politicians have expressed their dismay at an attack on the Saxon MEP Matthias Ecke (SPD) while he was putting up posters in Dresden. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) declared on Saturday that she condemned the serious act of violence in the strongest terms. At the same time, she ..
Kretschmer on the attack on Ecke: "Appalls me deeply"
Saxon SPD MEP Matthias Ecke is attacked and injured by unknown persons while putting up posters. The Minister President is horrified by the attack.
Saxony's interior minister condemns attacks on politicians and election workers
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster condemns attacks on SPD MEPs and Green election workers. Protection of public officials and elected representatives is a high priority.
SPD MEP attacked while putting up posters
Four unknown persons attack the SPD's leading candidate in the European elections while putting up election posters. A Green Party campaign worker was presumably the victim of the same group of perpetrators.
Krah: Knew Jian G. since 2015
AfD European lead candidate Krah got to know his later colleague Jian G. during his time as a lawyer. In the secret service affair, he accuses the Office for the Protection of the Constitution of a targeted action.
Sachsengeld: CDU plans to promote home ownership in Saxony
The CDU in Saxony is planning to promote home ownership with the 'Sachsengeld' to make it easier for young families to buy their first home.
CDU: "Saxony money" for owner-occupied residential property
The Saxon Union has adopted a draft government program. On 74 pages, it deals with topics such as internal security and a good life in all regions of the Free State. Housing is also included.
Leftists demand better animal protection
The Left Party has called for more commitment to animal welfare and denounced abuses. Although animal welfare is a state objective in the state constitution and the Basic Law, the reality is different, explained party leader Susanne Schaper in Dresden on Thursday. The topic should still play a role ..
AfD top candidate Krah campaigns in Chemnitz
Following allegations of possible Russian and Chinese connections and the arrest of an employee, AfD top candidate Krah is back on the campaign trail. In Chemnitz, his party is met with loud counter-protest.
Top European election candidate Maximilian Krah appears at election rallies in Saxony following suspicions of Chinese espionage
After being arrested in connection with Chinese espionage, Maximilian Krah appears at election campaign events in Chemnitz and Dresden.
400 election posters destroyed and stolen in Leipzig
Local elections will be held in Saxony on June 9. Several hundred posters were damaged in Leipzig at the weekend. Which party is affected?
CDU election posters destroyed and stolen in Leipzig
Around 400 CDU election posters in Leipzig have been destroyed and stolen. The district association laments unprecedented poster vandalism.
AfD: Clarification of the activities of Krah employee
The AfD in the Saxon state parliament is demanding clarification regarding the possible cooperation of a suspected Chinese spy with the state's Office for the Protection of the Constitution. "There is a suspicion that this man was deliberately sent to the AfD by the Office for the Protection of the ..
European elections in Saxony: 34 parties are running
In the European elections on June 9, people in Saxony will have the choice between 34 parties and political associations. The ballot paper will be around 81 centimetres long.
Public prosecutor's office examines investigations against AfD top candidate Maximilian Krah
The Dresden Public Prosecutor General's Office is conducting preliminary investigations into possible payments from Russia and China to Maximilian Krah, the AfD's leading candidate for the European elections.
Public prosecutor's office examines investigations against Krah
Following reports of possible payments from pro-Russian patrons to the AfD's leading candidate for the European elections, Krah, the public prosecutor's office in Dresden is now also getting involved.
BSW strives for government participation in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to join the government after the state elections in Saxony. "We are running to change things - and to do that, you have to govern," BSW state chairwoman Sabine Zimmermann told the Leipziger Volkszeitung newspaper (Monday edition). Her party would also not b ..
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for committee of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to make the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic an issue in the Saxon state election campaign and is calling for a robust committee of inquiry. The AfD and the FDP are also calling for a thorough investigation.
Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht criticizes the Left for abolishing school grades
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) criticizes the Left Party in Bavaria for its decision on education policy and the abolition of school grades.
Values Union selects candidates for election
The Werteunion is now also positioning itself as a party in Saxony and wants to have a say in the state elections. However, the conservatives in the Free State are divided. One part continues to play politics as the Heimatunion within the CDU.
Left Party with Schaper and Hartmann at the helm for state elections
The Saxon Left Party is heading into the state parliamentary elections on September 1 with its leadership duo Susanne Schaper (46) and Stefan Hartmann (56) at the helm. Schaper received 93.7 percent of the votes for first place on the list at a representatives' meeting in Bautzen on Saturday, while ..
Saxon Left Party presents candidates for state parliamentary elections at party conference in Bautzen
The Saxon Left Party will select its candidates for the state elections on September 1 in Bautzen on Saturday. Party conference also to adopt election program.
Werteunion founds third state association in Saxony
The Werteunion wants to found its third state association in Saxony and prepare for the state elections in September.
Left sees CDU as main opponent in Saxony's state election campaign
In the state election campaign in Saxony, the Left Party criticizes the CDU as its main opponent and focuses on social issues.
CDU does not aim to continue the coalition with the Greens in Saxony
The CDU in Saxony is not seeking to continue the coalition with the Greens, as tensions have increased and a stable two-party alliance is preferred.
The Left Party demands system change in social housing construction in Saxony
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament is calling for a change in the social housing construction system away from bureaucratic application procedures and towards non-profit housing.
AfD proposal on payment card: City boss lodges objection
Dresden's local parliament has decided on a municipal payment card for asylum seekers - at the request of the AfD. The mayor wants to reverse the decision.
Hans Vorländer: Approval ratings for AfD not a sure-fire success
Saxony's AfD is currently ahead in the election polls. Experts such as Dresden political scientist Hans Vorländer speak of a snapshot and consider the outcome of the state election to be open.
Report by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution: AfD insists on insight
The AfD wants to know it in black and white and believes it has been wrongly classified as right-wing extremist. It is still unclear how the courts will view their demand to be allowed to view secret documents.
Several associations reject agricultural structure law
Several Saxon agricultural associations reject the draft agricultural structure law from the house of Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens). The Saxon State Farmers' Association (SLB) and other interest groups announced in Dresden on Friday that a legal course was needed to support farmers a ..
Friedrich Merz criticizes CDU parliamentary group in Dresden
CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz criticizes approval of AfD motion in Dresden. Promises broken. Talks planned with those affected.
Dresden city council votes in favor of AfD motion on payment card
With votes from the CDU parliamentary group, the Dresden City Council decided on Thursday evening to introduce a payment card for asylum seekers - thus supporting an AfD proposal.
Greens insist on agricultural structure law in Saxony coalition
The Greens are campaigning for the jointly agreed agricultural structure law in the Saxony coalition and want to put it to a vote in the state parliament in May.
Saxon Left Party parliamentary group leader criticizes Sahra Wagenknecht alliance
Rico Gebhardt does not see BSW as an ally for democratic renewal and warns against dashed hopes.
Saxon Greens with top trio for state elections
Saxony's Green Party is heading into the state parliamentary elections on September 1 with Justice Minister Katja Meier, Environment and Energy Minister Wolfram Günther and parliamentary group leader Franziska Schubert.
BSW party leader Sahra Wagenknecht does not rule out running for chancellor
Sahra Wagenknecht does not completely rule out running for chancellor in 2025 and emphasizes the potential of the BSW.
Greens elect state list for the state elections
The Saxon Greens want to adopt their state list for the state elections on September 1 on Saturday (from 10.00 am). The top trio has already been determined, but still needs the official confirmation of the 120 delegates. Justice Minister Katja Meier is in first place on the list, followed by Enviro ..
BSW calls for active action by the Saxon state government to save solar production in Freiberg
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance believes the Saxon state government has a duty to save solar production in Freiberg.
Saxony's AfD gears up for state elections - CDU and Kretschmer in its sights
The AfD in Saxony is preparing for the state elections and is targeting the CDU and Minister President Kretschmer.
CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament sees no scope for additional staff in the state administration
CDU parliamentary group sees fourth-highest staffing ratio in Germany and plans to reduce staff.
CDU parliamentary group blocks agricultural structure law in Saxony
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament rejects the planned agricultural structure law and is thus blocking a project of its Green coalition partner.
Jörg Urban top candidate of the AfD for the state elections
Saxony's AfD state leader is leading his party into the state elections on September 1 as the top candidate. At the state party conference in Glauchau, the 59-year-old received almost 92 percent of the valid votes. There was no opposing candidate.In his candidacy speech, Urban criticized high electr ..
AfD gears up for state elections: Wants to lead new government
At the start of its state party conference in Glauchau, the AfD reaffirmed its ambition to become the strongest force in Saxony in the state elections in September. After the election, the AfD has a real chance of posing the question of power and leading a new government, said state leader Jörg Urba ..
AfD sets personnel course for state election in Saxony
In Glauchau, the Saxon AfD wants to set the personnel course for the state elections on September 1 in order to avoid mistakes in the state list. The party conference lasts four days.
Saxon Greens strive for politics with backbone
The Saxon Greens want to remain in government and implement a policy with backbone. They stand for values and a stand against anti-democrats.
Protests against right-wing extremist march in Chemnitz
Several hundred people demonstrate against the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen in Chemnitz.
Hundreds protest in Chemnitz against the Free Saxony party
Several hundred people demonstrated in Chemnitz on Saturday under the slogan "All together against fascism" against a march by the far-right Free Saxony party. Around 400 people took part in the protest, according to the police.According to reports, around 400 people also took part in the Free Saxon ..
Left-wing parties demand modernization of mining law for nature conservation
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament wants to modernize mining law in favour of nature conservation. They do not want to prevent mining, but want to expand the one-sided consideration of economic interests to include the equal interests of local residents and the environment, said MP Antonia ..
Leftists want to clarify social DNA in election manifesto
"Contentious, but not divided". This is how the Saxon leader of the Left Party describes his party following the departure of Sahra Wagenknecht's supporters. The Left Party wants to score points in the state elections with its social DNA.
Focus on political stability in Germany in East German elections
The upcoming elections in the eastern German states in the fall will focus on political stability throughout Germany.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns against the rise of the AfD and presents new basic program
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns of a 'decline of Germany' due to a further strengthening of the AfD and presents the party's new basic program.
Saxony's CDU calls for EU reforms for more flexibility and less bureaucracy
The CDU in Saxony is committed to comprehensive reforms of the European Union in order to increase citizens' acceptance of Europe.
State association of the Wagenknecht party founded in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has established its first state association in Saxony. "The BSW has been founded and now we are continuing to develop. We are growing and we are stabilizing in all states," said BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali on Saturday after the party was founded in Chemnitz. The fou ..
Bavaria's housing construction offensive is not making progress
The announced state housing construction offensive in Bavaria is making little progress. Current figures paint a sobering picture.
Katja Wolf: No fear of governing
Eisenach's mayor Katja Wolf wants to enter the state parliament with the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance. If she succeeds, the new party could be a potential ally.
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia. Wolf and Schütz also present alongside federal chairwoman.
Investigation after disruption at Green Party event
After a suspected disruptive action at a Green Party event on Ash Wednesday in Weiden, the criminal investigation department is investigating. Together with the public prosecutor's office, it is being investigated whether the offense of coercion or an offense in connection with the assembly law is p ..
Disruption of a Green Party meeting by an unannounced protest in Bamberg
A Green Party rally in the Bamberg district was disrupted by an unannounced protest. Police are investigating incidents for possible violations.
Wagenknecht: Respect for possible government participation
The newly founded party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht wants to run in the state elections in Thuringia. Wagenknecht also sees opportunities for government participation - but not "for free".
Left: Debt brake responsible for solar plant shutdown
The Left Party has long been critical of the limit on new debt laid down in the German constitution. It sees the Meyer Burger solar plant in Saxony as a victim - and appeals to the Chancellor.
Free Voters: Conflict over firewall to AfD continues to smoulder
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: they believe that a firewall against the AfD is counterproductive. The FW state association is thus opposing a resolution passed at the national party conference.
Free Voters: Conflict over firewall to AfD continues to smoulder
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: they believe that a firewall against the AfD is counterproductive. The FW state association is thus opposing a resolution passed at the national party conference.
Federal Association of Independent Voters insists on differentiation from the AfD
There is a dispute between the federal party of the Free Voters and the Saxon state association over how to distinguish themselves from the AfD. "We hope that our colleagues in Saxony will come to their senses," General Secretary Gregor Voht told the "Sächsische Zeitung" (Thursday edition). "The fir ..
New Left Party leadership wants to stand up for East Germany
The new leadership of the Left Party in the Bundestag wants to implement concrete improvements to wages and pensions in eastern Germany. Strategy paper for the East 2030 in preparation.
Pellmann and Reichinnek lead the Left in the Bundestag
The Left Party still has 28 MPs in the Bundestag. But even this small group is not always united. This was evident in the election of its leader.