ZDF report shows everyday life in Dresden's Prohlis district
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Helplines are often called in Saxony
People looking for help in Saxony often pick up the phone. It is not only older people who are affected by loneliness. The Left Party is calling on the government to take action.
Preventing the loss of housing - Diakonie focuses on prevention
Diakonie Sachsen is increasingly focusing on prevention in order to avoid losing one's home. Why advice and cooperation with landlords play a decisive role in this.
Kretschmer: Current pension policy exacerbates the problem
Young CDU/CSU politicians are taking a stand: Is the pension package in danger of failing in the Bundestag? Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is also critical of the federal government's pension policy.
Sluggish reimbursement of costs by the Free State to local authorities
The costs of accommodating unaccompanied refugee minors should be borne by the state and federal government. But why do local authorities have to wait so long for the bills to be paid?
Addiction counseling calls for political support
In Saxony, there is a threat of cuts to addiction counseling. According to the providers, every euro is money well spent.
New commissioner advises on discrimination in schools
Natalija Bock is the new commissioner responsible for advising on discrimination in Saxony's schools. She wants to ensure a fear-free coexistence.
More Saxon children and young people taken into care
The number of children and young people taken into care in Saxony has risen. 16 to 18-year-olds are particularly affected. What is behind the measures.
"Happiness atlas": Saxony as happy as before the pandemic
Saxons are happier than they have been for a long time. The "Happiness Atlas" 2025 shows where the Free State shines in the national rankings and where it still lags behind.
Natalija Bock as new commissioner against discrimination
Natalija Bock is a new contact person for pupils, parents and teachers in the event of discrimination or bullying in Saxony's schools.
Poor despite working: prejudices hurt recipients of citizen's allowance
Despite having a job, many people are dependent on citizens' income. With little pay, they also have to cope with prejudice. Experts warn of the social consequences of a citizen's income reform.
Diakonie: Young people continue to suffer from the consequences of the pandemic
Anxiety, isolation, depression: Diakonie warns that many young people are still suffering from the consequences of the pandemic. Why they now urgently need more help and a sympathetic ear.
"Acute shortage" - There is a lack of foster families in Saxony
Children who are placed in foster families often have traumatic experiences behind them. The need is increasing, especially in large cities. What hurdles are there?
Schuster in favor of rapid new regulations for Ukraine refugees
Discussions are continuing in Germany about benefits for refugees from Ukraine. Saxony is calling for changes for new arrivals - and points to neighboring Poland.
Ministry counters criticism of unused housing construction money
Dispute over millions: Why the ministry clearly rejects the Green Party's accusations about the alleged loss of housing construction money.
Greens: 200 million euros for social housing unused
According to the Greens, 200 million euros for social housing in Saxony remained unused. Why the money was not called up - and what this means for Dresden and Leipzig.
Dementia deaths in Saxony have more than doubled since 2014
In Saxony, the number of deaths from dementia has more than doubled since 2014. Women and the very elderly are particularly affected. The Left Party is calling for decisive action.
Food banks receive 400,000 euros - start for applications
The food banks in Saxony can apply for funding for investments until October 6.
Billion-euro deficit: City budgets are "collapsing right now"
The German Association of Cities is calling for social reforms and financial relief. However, association president Jung considers one hotly debated topic to be overemphasized.
Parents in Saxony wait almost two months for parental allowance
Fewer applications, but still long waiting times: Where parents in Saxony wait the longest for their money - and why.
Head of deaconry: "Have a nose for where the fire is greatest"
The voluntary welfare sector is important for what holds the state together at its core. However, the work of the associations is often slowed down by excessive control.
Diakonie Saxony: "Housing shortage is no longer a marginal phenomenon"
Affordable housing is in short supply, especially in large cities. Thousands of people seek help from Diakonie.
District Administrator: Free State still owes youth welfare office millions
The youth welfare offices of the districts are responsible for the accommodation and care of unaccompanied minors. However, the costs are to be borne by the federal and state governments. And that seems to be the problem.
Saxony focuses on support services for carers
An estimated 450,000 people in Saxony care for relatives at home. A poster campaign is now intended to draw attention to support services.
More from earnings - real wages up
The trend towards rising real wages is continuing - but it is not as strong as it has been in recent months.
Difficult situation: Study on the situation of the long-term unemployed
Anyone who has not had a job for at least a year is considered to be long-term unemployed. Those affected often fall into a disastrous cycle. Experts speak of a self-reinforcing condition.
Long-term unemployed receive targeted support
The lower the qualification, the worse the chances on the job market. People who have not had a job for a long time are dependent on special support.
More than 63,000 pensioners in Saxony go to work
For many people, there is no retirement when they reach pension age. They supplement their pension with a job. The BSW considers it scandalous that people over the age of 80 still have to work.
Head of Diakonie sees social peace at risk
Germany spends billions of euros on infrastructure and defense. At whose expense could this be? There are major concerns about social cuts.
"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?
East German employers warn of the consequences of the Collective Bargaining Act
The German government wants to ensure fair working conditions for public contracts with the Collective Bargaining Act. Eastern German companies in particular feel that they are being ignored - and are sounding the alarm.
Rich people in favor of rapid citizen's income reform
Should Ukrainians living in Germany be deprived of their citizens' allowance? The Federal Minister of Economics gives a more fundamental answer to this question.
More pensioners receive basic income support in old age
For a growing number of people, their pension is not enough to live on in old age. They have to apply for additional support from the state. The Left is alarmed.
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.
Almost every tenth child receives educational support
If parents are overwhelmed or conflicts are simmering in the family, parenting support comes into play. Counseling services are used particularly often.
More than one in three earn less than 2,750 euros
Saxony still lags behind most federal states in terms of wages. Now new figures show how many people will find their state pension barely enough to live on.
Saxony pays full honorary allowance retrospectively
Volunteers will now continue to receive 40 euros per month with the approved double budget. Previously, only partial amounts had been paid out. This had caused criticism.
More money for violence protection and prevention in Saxony
Around 29 million euros will flow into violence prevention organizations and projects in Bavaria this year and next. It is a success that this amount of money is available, say the Greens.
Pensions in Saxony: men and women below average
The gap between pensions in East and West remains large. In a nationwide comparison, Saxony's men and women are below the national average.
Leftists demand more money for social housing
The federal government has announced that it will increase funding for social housing. Saxony could benefit from this with just under 150 million this year. However, 30 percent would have to be co-financed.
Number of people in need of care has more than doubled
The problem has been known for a long time, but there are no signs of a solution. More and more people in Germany are becoming care cases. The call for reform is getting louder.
Diakonie asks for support for homeless people in the heat
They live on the streets and are often exposed to the cold and heat without protection: People who have no home. Assistance is particularly needed in extreme weather.
Liga der Wohlfahrtspflege: Social services under pressure
Social issues must always be taken into consideration - this is what the League of Welfare in Saxony demands. Especially in times of empty coffers, this does not seem to be a matter of course.
"genialsozial" campaign day - pupils work for a good cause
Work instead of school is the motto for thousands of pupils in Saxony next Tuesday. They will be raising money for social projects in Saxony and around the world.
Diakonie sees disadvantages of digitalization in job centers
Digitization is a buzzword of our time. But do all people really benefit from technological progress? Diakonie in Saxony has its doubts and warns of the consequences.
New funding program for democratic education launched
Leipzig strengthens local players: New funding program supports civil society projects and promotes democratic education until 2025
German Red Cross calls for blood donations before the vacations
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
German Red Cross calls for blood donations before the vacations
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
More than 31,000 appeals against citizens' allowance notices
Every year, the job centers receive tens of thousands of appeals against citizens' benefit notices. The BSW in Saxony is calling for reforms.
Left party calls for measures against child poverty
The funds budgeted for child and youth work are not sufficient in the view of the Left Party. The parliamentary group is calling for more funding.
He had everything - and felt nothing. Why Elias Ernst gave up his well-paid job to find real meaning in nursing
Elias Ernst swapped his office job for nursing. Why he was looking for a new start and what that says about the challenges facing society.
Federal government gives Saxony a lot of money for social housing
Social housing is particularly needed in Leipzig and Dresden. The demand for affordable housing is particularly high here.
Left party demands higher social security contributions for high incomes
The number of millionaires in Saxony is rising. The Left Party wants top earners to contribute more to the financing of the social systems - that would not make anyone poor, but would make everyone richer.
Savings plans: social associations warn of long-term consequences
In its draft budget, the government has also made cuts in the social sector. If the planned cuts go ahead, there is a risk that established structures will disappear, warn representatives.
A good 4,500 people affected by homelessness
If you don't have a home, you can't protect yourself from wind and weather, illness or violence. The number of people affected is also increasing in Saxony.
More children and young people taken into care
The number of children taken into care by the youth welfare offices in Saxony has risen slightly. In most cases, the authorities or police saw a danger to the children.
Lack of space in Saxon shelters from violence
Anyone suffering domestic violence can find temporary refuge in one of Saxony's 17 women's and child protection facilities. There are also facilities for men. Sometimes they are all fully booked.
DGB Saxony demands change of course in care policy
In Saxony, the issue is particularly urgent due to the high average age - a reform of care policy. Time is of the essence in the Free State.
Association warns of loss of quality in daycare centers in Saxony
Many parents in Saxony are feeling the direct impact of the pressure on daycare centers on a daily basis. Now an association is warning: without real reforms, there is a threat of a loss of quality - at the expense of the children.
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.
Donations from Stollenpfennig campaign at previous year's level
Every year during Advent, Saxon bakers collect the change from their stollen purchases for a good cause. However, the proceeds from the Diakonie campaign have been declining for years.
More forced evictions in Saxony - Left Party calls for action
Due to the increase, the Left Party is calling for a nationwide strategy against housing loss. It believes the government has a duty.
Königstein Fortress even easier to understand from May
Half a million people are drawn to Königstein Fortress in Saxon Switzerland every year. The explanations about the history of the rocky plateau are now available to even more visitors.
Welfare organizations see social stability at risk
The Saxon government's austerity measures are causing a stir. It is clear to everyone that cuts are necessary in view of falling revenues. But where should savings be made?
Cultural promotion associations from eastern Germany meet in May
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
Season over - night cafés welcome more guests
During the winter months, homeless people can spend the night in the rooms of Dresden's parishes. This season, a particularly large number of women came.
Left party sounds the alarm: too few controls in care
Deficiencies in the handling of medicines, hygiene and staffing were reported in nursing homes in 2024. However, only around one in three homes was inspected. Too few, says the Left Party.
Leipzig Youth Parliament: ready for the 2025 election
The sixth Leipzig Youth Parliament is about to be elected. Discover exciting details about the candidates and the online election process. Information event on April 4 in the New Town Hall.
More cases of child endangerment in Saxony
Even though fewer cases were examined: The number of cases of child endangerment in Saxony has risen. Most of the cases involved neglect.
Compulsory military service in Germany? Why Marie-Sophie Jacobs decided to do voluntary military service
Compulsory military service debate in Germany: Marie-Sophie Jacobs reports on her experiences in the Bundeswehr, the challenges of being a woman in military service and her view of the current debate on the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Rise in the number of power cuts in major cities
Anyone who does not pay their electricity bill must expect to be cut off. The Left Party is calling for a ban on electricity and gas cut-offs by law.
Adult education centers should become more inclusive
People with disabilities are sometimes reluctant to attend courses at adult education centers. This is because many of these institutions are still not completely barrier-free. This is now set to change in Saxony.
For the awarding of certificates: helplines manned in Saxony
Bad grades or anxiety. The number against grief helps students and parents with their worries.
100 days of the Self-Determination Act: 263 used it in Dresden
Since November 1, people in Germany have been able to change their gender entry and first name more easily - without an expert opinion or court proceedings. In Dresden, 263 people have already done this.
High care costs cause resentment and demands
Care becomes a care case itself. The vast majority of those affected cannot afford to pay high personal contributions for accommodation in a care home. Resentment is growing.
Trend unabated - personal contributions for nursing home care on the rise
Residents have to bear some of the costs of nursing home care themselves. In Saxony, the amounts are below the national average, but there was a significant increase.
Saxony's first day hospice cares for 34 guests in its first year
One year ago, Saxony's first day hospice for seriously ill people opened in Leipzig. The number of guests is increasing. Even a wedding has been celebrated there.
More and more pensioners have to go to the social welfare office
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Diakonie sees youth welfare in danger - association at an end
Saxony has to save money. A provisional budget is currently in place due to a lack of funds. Youth welfare organizations are calling for existing services to be protected.
Housing benefit increases for tens of thousands of households in Saxony
In Saxony, housing benefit is increasing for many households. The increase is intended to provide noticeable relief for low-income earners - but not everyone will benefit equally.
Saxon authorities try out new social networks
Advertising for training or information about a flood - social networks are indispensable for many Saxon authorities. They are also breaking new ground to attract young people.
Left-wing politician calls for expansion of school social work
Sören Pellmann, member of the Bundestag, has called for compulsory school social work at grammar schools.
Telephone counseling service expects many calls on public holidays
Day after day and around the clock, the volunteers at the telephone counseling service are ready to listen to people seeking help. The number of inquiries increases during the holidays.
Grid operators cut off electricity less frequently in Saxony
Left-wing politician Lay has asked the federal government how the number of power cuts has developed. In Saxony, grid operators are interrupting the supply less frequently.
Ruling: No exemptions for assets for recipients of citizen's allowance
A house that only slightly exceeds the legally permitted living space can be counted as an asset for recipients of citizen's allowance. This was decided by the Saxon State Social Court.
Dresden night cafés - a unique concept
For almost 30 years, church congregations in the Saxon state capital have been opening their doors to homeless people during the cold months. The offer is unique in this form.
Garbage instead of clothes: clothes containers lose their usefulness
More and more used clothing containers are being dismantled in Saxony. How the DRK is nevertheless trying to safeguard its aid services.
José Carreras: With discipline to success and many donations
Being diagnosed with leukemia is a shock. This was also the case for star tenor José Carreras. He fell ill in 1987 - and survived. One thing in particular has helped him over the years.
Girls born in Saxony live to be almost 84 years old on average
On average, girls in Saxony live significantly longer than boys born in the state. And their life expectancy is also higher than that of girls in other federal states.
Volunteers honored - President of the state parliament recognizes commitment
Whether museums, sports groups, social clubs or the fire department, many things would be impossible without volunteers. Every year, people who dedicate their free time to these causes are in the spotlight in the state parliament.
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra raises 35,000 euros for children
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is world-famous. For the 15th time, it played for children in need.
Initiatives exchange vouchers for money for asylum seekers
Since April, asylum seekers have been given a payment card instead of cash. The Refugee Council criticizes this measure. Initiatives are now offering the exchange for cash
Men's pensions below average - women's above average
Men from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland receive the highest old-age pensions in a nationwide comparison. Saxony's men are below the average, but its women are above it.
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.
Rents are also rising in the suburbs of Dresden and Leipzig
Sharp rent increases in Saxony are no longer limited to the metropolitan areas of Dresden and Leipzig. According to the Left Party, consideration must also be given to building social housing in the surrounding areas.
Protests against planned cuts to social and cultural services in Dresden
Even before it is presented, the draft budget for 2025/2026 for the Saxon state capital is causing displeasure. Protests are planned against far-reaching savings plans.
Compulsory year for all: Does Germany need to reintroduce compulsory military service or a compulsory year in society?
Die Debatte um das Pflichtjahr für junge Menschen nimmt Fahrt auf. Braucht Deutschland eine neue Wehrpflicht oder ein verpflichtendes Gesellschaftsjahr?
Diakonie calls for donations for homeless people
A park bench is not a home, says Diakonie. Especially in the winter months, homeless people have a hard time. Donations are requested to alleviate their fate.
Rehab applications have fallen over the past ten years
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
Night café season starts - churches open for homeless people
During the winter months, homeless people can spend the night in the rooms of Dresden's church congregations. The idea came from a group of students almost 30 years ago.