Food banks in Saxony struggle with rising costs
Despite generous donations of goods, the food banks in Saxony are experiencing rising expenditure. The association is still dependent on support.
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More forced evictions in Saxony
Forced evictions are on the rise in Saxony. Rising housing costs are driving more and more people into poverty. The Left Party sees an urgent need for action.
Food banks receive 400,000 euros - start for applications
The food banks in Saxony can apply for funding for investments until October 6.
"Gap is widening" - food banks in Saxony under pressure
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
One in six people cannot afford a vacation
Just get away from it all for a week and go on vacation? For many people, this is unaffordable.
Around one in six people in Saxony affected by poverty
Saxony ranks in the middle of the federal states in the poverty report. The poverty rate in the Free State rose compared to the previous year.
Left Party calls for state-wide strategy against homelessness in Saxony
More than 4,500 people in the Free State are housed in a facility because they have no accommodation. The Left Party believes that the Free State is also responsible.
Saxony's Left Party calls for a fairer pension policy in the face of growing poverty in old age
Having worked all your life, your pension is still not enough for a carefree retirement. Many people in Saxony are confronted with this problem. The Left Party makes a proposal.
Migration then and now
Migration is an ancient mechanism of human development. Triggers and drivers of migration movements are poverty, famine and droughts, wars, revolutions and genocide. Immigration into our social systems plays a minor role. But abuse of temporary identity documents should be prevented.