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It's the parliamentary summer break. After that, however, things could get busy in political Berlin. The reason is the state elections in the east. What business associations say.
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Volt supports SPD in election campaign
The Social Democrats are getting a boost from the young Volt party in their campaign for the state elections.
Saxony's cities and municipalities demand municipal freedom law
Saxony's cities and municipalities are calling for a radical streamlining of public administration and a strengthening of the business location.
Election posters destroyed in Saxony - police investigate
In Saxony, election posters are once again being destroyed and helpers attacked while the campaign for the state election is underway.
Scholz promises stable pension levels for decades to come
The election campaign is not short on promises. At the start of the SPD election campaign in Saxony, Chancellor Olaf Scholz also addresses an issue that concerns many - pensions.
CDU campaign focuses on safety, education and trade
The CDU wants to score points with voters in Saxony with the issue of security in particular - and promises to go its "own Saxon way" when it comes to limiting irregular migration, if necessary.
Scholz defends government balance sheet with works councils
Olaf Scholz meets works councils - and gives a private insight as well as an outlook on new laws. The Chancellor still has a tube television.
Old CDU election poster invalidates election in Hennersdorf
The election of the Hennersdorf local council has to be repeated because of a special kind of legacy. Ten voters could have been influenced by an old election poster.
Kretschmer wants to limit "irregular migration"
The two CDU state associations kick off their election campaign together - with a guest from federal politics. Saxony's Minister President wants to fight for another government mandate.
Merz: It's about keeping the country in the middle
The two CDU state associations kick off their election campaign together - with a guest from federal politics.
Merz: It's about keeping the country in the middle
The two CDU state associations kick off their election campaign together - with a guest from federal politics.
CDU state associations in Saxony and Thuringia launch election campaign with Merz
With the support of Friedrich Merz, the CDU state associations in Saxony and Thuringia are launching a joint campaign for the state elections in September.
Saxon FDP mobilizes for state elections on 1 September
The Saxon FDP is in danger of failing to reach the five-percent hurdle for the third time in the state elections and is mobilizing voters to maintain a strong center in Saxony.
State election polls in Saxony: neck-and-neck race between CDU and AfD
In Saxony, there are signs of a neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD in the state elections in September, with BSW as a possible third-strongest force.
State electoral officer thanks around 36,000 helpers at European and local elections in Saxony
State Chief Electoral Officer Martin Richter thanks the many helpers at the European and local elections in Saxony, emphasizes the importance of participation for democracy and highlights the high voter turnout in Saxony.
BSW in Saxony rejects accusations of extremism by CDU federal leader Merz
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) counters CDU accusations in Saxony. Merz describes Wagenknecht as far-left and far-right.
Election forums for the state elections in Saxony
The State Center for Political Education is organizing 60 election forums for citizens for the state elections on 1 September in Saxony.
Saxony's CDU aims to come out on top in state elections after losing to AfD in European and local elections
Despite losing to the AfD, the Saxon CDU wants to become "clearly the strongest force" in the state elections on September 1 and present its government program "Because it's about Saxony".
Team Zastrow wants to score points as a political player in Saxony
The party of former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow is striving to establish itself as a political player throughout Saxony.
Difficult government formation after state elections in Saxony
Dresden political scientist Hans Vorländer predicts that it will be difficult to form a government following the recent election results in Saxony.
Polling stations open for European and local elections in Saxony
The polling stations for the European and local elections in Saxony are open. Around 3.3 million people are called to vote.
European elections in Saxony: 34 parties are running
In the European elections on June 9, people in Saxony will have the choice between 34 parties and political associations. The ballot paper will be around 81 centimetres long.
Saxon Left Party presents candidates for state parliamentary elections at party conference in Bautzen
The Saxon Left Party will select its candidates for the state elections on September 1 in Bautzen on Saturday. Party conference also to adopt election program.
Werteunion founds third state association in Saxony
The Werteunion wants to found its third state association in Saxony and prepare for the state elections in September.
Saxon Cultural Senate calls for more support for art and culture ahead of state elections
The Saxon Cultural Senate is calling for more support for art and culture, especially in rural regions and ahead of the state elections.
Left sees CDU as main opponent in Saxony's state election campaign
In the state election campaign in Saxony, the Left Party criticizes the CDU as its main opponent and focuses on social issues.
Saxon Greens with top trio for state elections
Saxony's Green Party is heading into the state parliamentary elections on September 1 with Justice Minister Katja Meier, Environment and Energy Minister Wolfram Günther and parliamentary group leader Franziska Schubert.
Saxony's AfD gears up for state elections - CDU and Kretschmer in its sights
The AfD in Saxony is preparing for the state elections and is targeting the CDU and Minister President Kretschmer.
AfD sets personnel course for state election in Saxony
In Glauchau, the Saxon AfD wants to set the personnel course for the state elections on September 1 in order to avoid mistakes in the state list. The party conference lasts four days.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Dresden ahead of state elections
Chancellor Scholz visits companies, watch manufacturers and democracy project in Dresden ahead of state elections.
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia
Sahra Wagenknecht presents campaign for state election in Thuringia. Wolf and Schütz also present alongside federal chairwoman.
Alliance Greens discuss program for Saxon state elections
At their party conference, the Saxon Greens want to define their program for the state elections on September 1 and set their goals for climate protection.
Petra Köpping leads the state list of the Saxon SPD for the state parliamentary elections
Petra Köpping will be the lead candidate for the Saxon SPD in the state elections on September 1. She emphasizes cohesion in Saxony and calls for a demonstration against right-wing extremism.
CDU, SPD and FDP set course for Saxon state elections
This Saturday (from 10.00 a.m.), the CDU, SPD and FDP want to set the course for the Saxon state parliamentary elections on September 1.
Petra Köpping leads the state list of the Saxon SPD for the state parliamentary elections
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is to head the Saxon SPD's state list for the state elections on September 1.
Petra Köpping leads Saxony's SPD into the 2024 state election as top candidate
The current Minister of Social Affairs, Petra Köpping, will be the SPD's lead candidate in the state elections in Saxony in 2024.