The three East German CDU state premiers have spoken out against the planned abolition of the “retirement at 63” program. The head of the Chancellor’s Office, however, does not see any insurmountable differences of opinion. | more
Dietmar Link is taking over as head of the CDA Saxony. He wants to strengthen the CDU's social wing as its "social conscience." | more
Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more
Of all places, it is in Saxony-Anhalt that divisions within the CDU are coming to light. The minister-president, who is in the midst of an election campaign, is resisting the end of early retirement—but the federal minister of economics sees things differently. | more
In three steps, the chancellor has presented his personnel lineup to date. Now comes part four: it’s all about the party leadership. | more
Saxony's Minister-President Kretschmer is calling for a willingness to engage in talks with all parties—including the AfD. The CSU leader warns against a split within the Union. | more
Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more
For the president of the DIW, talks with the AfD offer no benefit. With regard to the party’s economic and social policies, he also speaks of an “AfD paradox.” | more
A controversy has erupted after the GDR anthem was sung at an AfD event: Representatives of victims warn against forgetting history. Sahra Wagenknecht, however, sees this as an artificial uproar. | more
Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more
Rising rents don't stop at the city limits. Left Party politician Juliane Nagel is calling for more social housing and longer rent controls for affordable housing in the surrounding areas. | more
Rail projects are stalled, costs are rising: The Greens criticize endless planning and a lack of priority. Who needs to act now to keep the transportation transition from derailing. | more
Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more
The Simson brand traces its origins to a Jewish family that was expelled by the Nazis. One of their descendants is visiting Germany. He plans to speak at a protest rally. | more
The long-established Simson manufacturer in Suhl traces its roots to a Jewish family that was expelled by the Nazis. It is opposing the AfD's use of its name. | more
Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more
CDU politician Kretschmer warns that the "firewall" against the AfD cannot solve any problems. He calls for greater citizen participation to curb the party's success. | more
