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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.
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.
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.
Germany spends billions of euros on infrastructure and defense. At whose expense could this be? There are major concerns about social cuts.
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
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.
Should Ukrainians living in Germany be deprived of their citizens' allowance? The Federal Minister of Economics gives a more fundamental answer to this question.
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.
Just get away from it all for a week and go on vacation? For many people, this is unaffordable.
If parents are overwhelmed or conflicts are simmering in the family, parenting support comes into play. Counseling services are used particularly often.
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.
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.
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.
The gap between pensions in East and West remains large. In a nationwide comparison, Saxony's men and women are below the national average.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leipzig strengthens local players: New funding program supports civil society projects and promotes democratic education until 2025
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.
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.
Every year, the job centers receive tens of thousands of appeals against citizens' benefit notices. The BSW in Saxony is calling for reforms.
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.
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.
Social housing is particularly needed in Leipzig and Dresden. The demand for affordable housing is particularly high here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to the increase, the Left Party is calling for a nationwide strategy against housing loss. It believes the government has a duty.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bad grades or anxiety. The number against grief helps students and parents with their worries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sören Pellmann, member of the Bundestag, has called for compulsory school social work at grammar schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More and more used clothing containers are being dismantled in Saxony. How the DRK is nevertheless trying to safeguard its aid services.
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.
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.
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.
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is world-famous. For the 15th time, it played for children in need.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Die Debatte um das Pflichtjahr für junge Menschen nimmt Fahrt auf. Braucht Deutschland eine neue Wehrpflicht oder ein verpflichtendes Gesellschaftsjahr?
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.
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
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.
There is a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector - even though demand continues to rise. The baby boomer effect will further exacerbate the problems.
More and more people in need of care in Saxony need help from the social welfare office. The Left Party is calling for fair financing of the costs.
Michael Kretschmer wants to adapt the basic right to asylum to the current migration figures. Whether the heads of the federal states will support this will be decided at the meeting in Leipzig.
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the main focus will be on personnel realignment. However, the party youth also wants to set the tone in terms of content.
They are committed to topics such as civil courage, coping with war trauma, inclusion and anti-bullying: five social initiatives are awarded the HanseMerkur Prize for Child Protection.
Only Saxony pays deaf people monthly compensation for their additional expenses. In addition to this support, the minister responsible believes that inclusion requires further efforts.
Adults who have problems with reading and writing are to find help in seven new basic education centers in Saxony in the future. The facilities will be located in rural areas.
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
People without their own accommodation in Saxony can stay overnight in facilities. The use of the facilities has been recorded on the same night for three years. Demand is increasing.
Many older people, the sick and those in need of care are supported by relatives in the same household. New data shows how many people this is and how much time they spend.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
The people of Saxony are getting older and older, and the need for care is increasing. An already acute shortage of nursing staff will worsen in the future. The Minister of Social Affairs sees one solution in particular.
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Thousands of people in Saxony do voluntary service. However, savings in the federal government could lead to painful cuts.
A few days before the elections in Saxony and Thuringia, the Chancellor honors volunteers from the East - and thinks back to a project of his own.
Despite a growing need for housing, building permits are falling drastically in some Saxon cities. Without more new construction, Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz are threatened with considerable housing market bottlenecks.
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe feels that the mood in the East is sometimes worse than the situation would suggest. Brandenburg's Minister President makes a similar observation.
Those who receive citizen's allowance receive additional support with rent and heating. However, this is often not enough, especially for families and in Saxony's large cities.
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.
Socializing keeps you fit. Loneliness, on the other hand, can make you ill. This is also a problem for many people in Saxony. The Left Party sees this as an important task for politicians.
A project in Leipzig helps young people with criminal convictions to fulfill their work obligations. And is now being supported in doing so.
People in Saxony are getting older and older. This is associated with an increased incidence of diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia - which are a challenge for those affected and their relatives.
Native ads and advertorials are probably the forms of advertising with the greatest potential in Germany. Combined with SEO and social media, this potential is still growing.
Most primary school pupils in Saxony are also looked after all day. After learning reading, writing or arithmetic, they play and romp around in the school building - and need a nice environment to do so.
Economic uncertainty and globalization are encouraging the rise of radical parties - what measures we can take to strengthen democracy.