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During a project at a school in Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly shown pornographic material. The AfD takes the issue to the federal level and requests a debate in the Bundestag.

Funding freeze threatens 41 democracy projects in the East

Is the East losing important democracy projects? Almost 11 million euros are on the line and with them jobs, expertise and voluntary structures. Those involved warn of a "brain drain". | more

"Schutzburg für Kinder" - family center receives national award

How Peter Hoffmeister turned a former chocolate factory into a beacon for the protection of children and young people. The project has now been awarded the Federal Environment and Building Prize. | 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

Fewer electricity curtailments in eastern Germany

More electricity from sun and wind - but not all of it ends up in the grid. This also has consequences for electricity customers. Less electricity is being switched off in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. | more

Nasse-Meyfarth sharply criticizes treatment of GDR athletes

The two-time Olympic high jump champion feels that the achievements of East German athletes are not given enough recognition. She is particularly offended by the one-sided view of former doping. | more

Cabinet wants to merge authorities and bundle tasks

Fewer authorities, faster decisions: Saxony's government wants to radically restructure its administrative apparatus. The aim is to reduce staff and costs while increasing efficiency. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

State government wants to cut almost 9,000 jobs by 2040

A financial shortfall of 2.3 billion euros is forcing Saxony to take action: New debts and fewer civil servants should ease the situation. | more

Study: Eastern Germany benefits more from EU funding

Almost two thirds of EU structural funding went to eastern Germany between 2014 and 2020. Where the money mainly went. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Porn scandal at school - association shows regret

During a theater project at a school in eastern Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly presented with pornographic material. Now the "Socialist Youth of Germany" is speaking out. | more

Porn in the classroom: what the school inspectorate has discovered

How could a booklet with explicit images become part of a school project week? Complaints from parents led to it being stopped. The school inspectorate is planning changes in the future. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Porn scandal at school: state office sees no misconduct

Pornographic images in the classroom? Why the Saxon State Office for Education does not reproach school management, but wants to put its dealings with external providers to the test. | more

Police investigate porn allegations at secondary school

During a theater project at a school in eastern Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly shown pornographic material. Following complaints from several parents, the police are now investigating. | 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

Hope for local supply - 24-hour store in Oybin

A new smart store in Oybin will open seven days a week in future. What is seen as a salvation for local supply remains a legal gray area in Saxony. This is set to change in the future. | more

Headquarters of the planned sports agency to be located in Leipzig

Leipzig is to become the new heart of German sports promotion. This was announced by Minister of State for Sport Schenderlein. But first the planned law has to be passed. | 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

Left criticizes Weimer for halting library construction

The State Minister of Culture's decision to halt the expansion of the National Library in Leipzig is causing resentment. The left-wing parties fear the loss of millions that have been invested in the planning. | more

Spa resort as a cost factor: local authorities demand state involvement

Saxony's health resorts are demanding financial compensation for additional expenditure. The question is where exactly the money should come from. The towns and municipalities believe that the ball is initially in the state's court. | 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

Saxony extends model project for all-day education

Eleven locations in the state are currently testing the "all-year pilots" model. The aim is to strengthen the links between school and after-school care and improve the learning environment for pupils. | more

Digital map and app for volunteers in Saxony

Anyone who volunteers receives benefits as a thank you. Until now, this was only possible with an analog card. Now the offer is going digital and coming to smartphones. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Greens: Sustainability must be the guiding principle for tourism

Saxony is regarded as the motherland of sustainability; a mining captain once coined the principle here. In the view of the Greens, this must also apply today - the climate is already causing problems in tourism. | more

Saxon economy delivers proposals for reducing bureaucracy

Duplicate reporting obligations, paperwork and slow processes: Saxony's business community demands radical relief - and provides concrete ideas to finally give companies some breathing space. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Farmers' protests: Saxony's agriculture minister criticizes EU plans

Saxony's Agriculture Minister backs the protests against the Mercosur agreement. He demands the same standards for imports and warns of disadvantages for domestic agriculture. | more

Saxony or Thuringia: Which government has it easier?

Billion-euro gaps in both budgets, but different paths: the deputy prime ministers of Saxony and Thuringia on saving, debt and investment. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Path cleared for construction research center in Weimar and Bautzen

After a delay, the project of the Federal Research Center for Climate Neutral Building in Weimar and Bautzen is starting. 52.5 million euros have been earmarked in the federal budget for its construction. | more

More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue

Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective. | 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

CDU/CSU politicians want to strengthen crisis care

What if a large number of people need to be treated and medicines procured in an emergency? The CDU/CSU health politicians of the federal states want billions of euros from the federal government for more independence in the event of a crisis. | more

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