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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.
Saxony's government has already factored tax forecasts into its draft budget. That is why the tax estimate figures for Saxony are not so bad. The reactions vary.
Saxony's municipalities are financially strapped. According to the AfD and the Free Voters, an expert commission is now to present proposals for new municipal financing.
"I believe I can do it": Matthias Berger wants to become Minister President of Saxony as the candidate of the Free Voters. The new Minister President will be elected next Wednesday.
The CDU and SPD would not have a majority either for the election of the Minister President or for the budget. They would be walking into chaos with their eyes wide open, criticized Environment Minister Günther.
Saxony will still need a few months before a budget is passed. The reason for this is the pending formation of a government. There are therefore also concerns in cultural policy.
In a competition in the state parliament, pupils from grades 8 to 12 competed in the art of free speech. The best were chosen by a jury.
What happens next in the exploratory talks in Saxony, which have been suspended for the time being? The BSW wants to continue negotiations - and is lashing out at its potential coalition partner, the SPD.
With the SPD and the BSW, the first two potential partners in a Saxon government say yes to the exploratory talks. Now it's the CDU's turn.
The atmosphere in the talks is praised and the first results are available. In Saxony, the potential blackberry coalition of CDU, BSW and SPD has passed its first test of maturity.
It was clear from the outset that forming a government in Saxony would be difficult. Reservations about the BSW are being voiced, particularly within the CDU/CSU. Meanwhile, the parties continue to get to know each other.
It was clear from the outset that forming a government in Saxony would be difficult. Particularly within the CDU/CSU, reservations are being voiced about a potential partner - the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance.
The coronavirus pandemic is still causing a stir today. In Saxony, people are arguing about the right way to deal with it. The AfD and BSW believe the task lies with a committee of inquiry.
Representatives of all parties in the Saxon state parliament have spoken out in favor of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the appropriate means of doing so is controversial.
The new leadership of the Green Party is the same as the old one: Franziska Schubert, Valentin Lippmann and Christin Melcher. They want to do "proper opposition work" with their parliamentary group team.
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
The BSW's priorities are peace, migration and education. The chairwoman is calling for movement from potential coalition partners.
The state election campaign in Saxony is followed by the constitution of parliament and the formation of a government. From the perspective of Saxony's bishops, a new approach is also needed in society.
The Saxon Greens only just managed to secure their re-entry into the state parliament. However, there will be no personal consequences.
The AfD is sending signals to the CDU that the firewall should come down and that a joint government could be formed after all.
The BSW is optimistic after the election and is making demands. Over the next few days, however, the young party wants to focus on its own personnel.
The CDU is just ahead. However, the AfD is able to build on its record result from 2019 and the BSW is also celebrating with 12%. Will it be enough to continue the coalition of CDU, Greens and SPD?
Since early this morning, eligible voters have been able to cast their votes for the state elections in Saxony. Prime Minister Kretschmer was at the ballot box early and was optimistic.
A lot could change in the Saxon state parliament after today's election Sunday. Eligible voters have been able to cast their votes since early this morning.
Around 3.3 million people in Saxony have been called to vote in the state election. Polling stations open at 08:00. A neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD is expected. What role does the BSW play?
Around 3.3 million people in Saxony have been called to vote in the state election. Polling stations open at 08:00. A neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD is expected. What role does the BSW play?
The AfD in Saxony is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. In the state capital, party leader Weidel announces a "blue miracle".
The number of children in Saxony is expected to fall in the coming years. Will staff have to leave or even close nurseries as a result? A moratorium should prevent this.
Children and young people voted in the U18 election in Saxony - and more than one in three voted for the AfD. At the same time, a study shows that many are afraid of the party.
A few days before the state elections in Saxony, children and young people voted in a U18 election. The chairman of the Children's and Youth Ring calls the result "worrying".
The deputy attacks his boss. A few days before the state elections, the Greens criticize their coalition partner, the CDU. There are also accusations in the opposite direction.
In ten days, the people of Saxony will be called to the polls. A poll shows how close the race for victory is.
The election campaign in Saxony is hotting up. SPD top candidate deplores populism among four parties - and sees Sahra Wagenknecht as "the great unknown" in the alliance.
According to the polls, the Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance has reached double-digit figures in Saxony. The party's most important issue is peace in Europe.
The AfD is only in second place in the polls in Saxony. The party leader is combative and is focusing on two issues in particular.
Droughts, floods, extreme weather - climate change has long been noticeable in Saxony too. The environment minister warns against easing up on climate protection measures.
There is a legal entitlement to educational leave in all federal states except Bavaria and Saxony. In the smaller of the two states, a referendum is now set to remedy the situation.
Three weeks before the state elections in Saxony, the election campaign is in full swing. The Minister President thanks election workers and focuses on positive energy.
The CDU and AfD have been neck-and-neck in polls in Saxony for weeks. In a recent survey, the Prime Minister's party is ahead.
Citizens can ask candidates questions online ahead of the Saxon state elections on September 1. Dialog platform offers direct contact with 526 direct candidates.
The State Center for Political Education is organizing 60 election forums for citizens for the state elections on 1 September in Saxony.
Matthias Rößler (CDU), President of the Saxon State Parliament, praises the Basic Law as a milestone in the history of German democracy on its 75th anniversary.
While the AfD received the most votes in a poll, two governing parties are worried about entering the state parliament.
Good advice is expensive: the Saxon cabinet also spends a lot of money every year on expert advice to appear in the right light. This regularly annoys the opposition.
The CDU wants to become the party with the most votes in the state elections in Saxony, as it did five years ago. The AfD is currently ahead in the polls. "Our goal is to clearly become the strongest party in the Saxony elections and to form a stable government from the center under the leadership o ..
Bavaria and Saxony are currently the only two federal states in which there is no statutory entitlement to educational leave. Many people in Saxony believe this should change.
In a recent poll in Saxony on the so-called Sunday question, the newly founded Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance comes out as the third strongest force. The survey was commissioned by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR).
After four years of investigation, the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the AfD Saxony state association as a right-wing extremist organization.
In view of the financial difficulties and concerns about the future of many municipal theaters and orchestras, Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch has promised help. There are talks with the Ministry of Finance, said the CDU politician in the state parliament on Thursday. She is hoping for ..