East German farmers' associations criticize EU plans
The EU Commission's plans for long-term financial planning include changes to agriculture. Farmers could receive around 20 percent less EU funding.
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German Hygiene Museum in Dresden warns of imminent imbalance due to cuts in state subsidies
The German Hygiene Museum in Dresden is all about people. The popular science exhibitions are a magnet for the public and the museum is also a forum for debate - but there is a threat of trouble.
New center for building research planned in the Lusatian mining area
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
Saxony supports SMEs entering the international market
Saxony is planning 100 activities in 30 countries to support small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing international markets.
Ministry of Economic Affairs: Closure of solar plant depressing
The Federal Ministry of Economics has expressed its disappointment at the closure of solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony. "The news from Freiberg is depressing," explained Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner on Tuesday. He added that they were aware of the very serious ..
Farmers occupy highway bridges in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony protest on highway bridges against the reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Protests: Farmers want to block highway bridges
Drivers could face traffic jams on Thursday evening. Farmers want to take their protest to Saxony's highways.
Saxony's chambers of industry and commerce warn of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry
The Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Saxon Transport Industry Association (LSN) have warned the Federal Minister of Transport, Volker Wissing (FDP), of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry. In a joint letter to the transport minister on Thursday, they stated that the tr ..
IG Metall demands more support for the solar industry from the German government
IG Metall is demanding more support for the solar industry from the federal government in order to prevent the closure of a plant in Saxony.
Federal government wants to improve framework conditions for the solar industry
In view of the problems facing the German solar industry, the Federal Ministry of Economics believes that the framework conditions for the sector in Germany and Europe must be improved. On Friday, the ministry referred to the EU's so-called Net Zero Industry Act, which is intended to strengthen the ..
German site at risk: Meyer Burger plans to close plant in Saxony
Meyer Burger's announcement to close a plant in Saxony has alarmed Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs, Martin Dulig. An impending closure would hit the solar industry hard.
Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Kretschmer calls agricultural cuts a "list of cruelties"
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has once again spoken out against the German government's planned cuts to agricultural diesel. "I have promised that we will not agree to this reduction in the Bundesrat on Friday," said the CDU politician ahead of the foreign cabinet meeting in Oschatz ..
Saxony's farmers receive overdue EU subsidies
The conflict over EU subsidies for Saxon farmers has finally been settled. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the payments have been credited to the farms' accounts since Friday. The federal treasury had transferred them on Thursday. Specifically, this involves around 241 million euros for ar ..
Saxon farmers to receive EU subsidies in January
Farmers in Saxony are to receive the EU subsidies, which were expected in December, in January.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Freeway ramps blocked again in Saxony
Farmers continued their protests against the federal government on Friday. According to the police, numerous slip roads onto the A4, A13, A14 and A72 freeways were once again blocked in the morning. There were also protests on federal highways such as the B173 in St. Egidien and the B93 in Zwickau. ..
Farmers block warehouse access roads
Farmers in the district of Meißen have continued the nationwide farmers' protests by blocking the entrances to a logistics company and a food warehouse. The access road to the logistics company in Radeburg is now free again, the police announced on Thursday. The blockade of the central warehouse of ..
Farmers block highway access roads on the A4 and A72
Saxon farmers continued their protests against the federal government's austerity measures on Thursday. Around 300 tractors were on the road across the state, said Robert Erdmann from the LSV (Land schafft Verbindung) association in the morning. According to the statement, slip roads on the A4 in th ..
Thousands of farmers with tractors at rally in Dresden
Numerous farmers and supporters demonstrated against the federal government's austerity plans in Dresden on Wednesday. According to the Land schafft Verbindung association, around 4,000 tractors from surrounding cities drove to the Saxon state capital, and there were thousands of participants. The p ..
Farmers continue protests in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony are continuing their protests with rallies in Dresden and Plauen. Considerable traffic obstructions are expected.
Large farmers' demonstration in Dresden leads to traffic restrictions
Due to a large farmers' demonstration in Dresden, the police are expecting considerable traffic restrictions on Wednesday.
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests continue
Farmers' protests against the federal government's austerity plans continue to restrict traffic in Saxony. The police in Chemnitz announced on Tuesday morning that traffic disruptions could not be ruled out on the second day of the protests. The police will also secure the gatherings on this day and ..
Saxony's farmers stop protest action early
Saxon farmers want to end their protest against the federal government's austerity plans early on Monday. "The understanding for our protests today was overwhelming," announced the state farmers' association and the Land schafft Verbindung association.In order not to further restrict evening traffic ..
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Partial blockade on the German-Czech border
Farmers have disrupted traffic at the German-Czech border in the Erzgebirge district with partial blockades as part of the nationwide farmers' protest. "Some vehicles are being allowed through," a police spokeswoman said on Monday. However, there are currently no traffic jams. The police are on site ..
Protests: Many junctions around Leipzig affected
Farmers' protests have affected numerous highway junctions in the greater Leipzig area. On Monday morning, the police reported disruptions in Wiedemar, Leipzig-Nord, Naunhof, Grimma and Mutzschen. There were also disruptions in the areas of Torgau, Bad Lausick, Delitzsch, Krostitz, Eilenburg and Bad ..
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests in the Chemnitz district
Due to the farmers' protests, there are traffic obstructions in the Chemnitz district, the district of Central Saxony and the Erzgebirgskreis.
Demonstrations expected at A4 junctions - citizens' hotline active
In protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, demonstrations are expected today at all junctions of the Autobahn 4 between Hermsdorf and the border crossing to Poland. In addition, a rally is planned at the "An der Neiße" rest area as well as several events and parades in the surrou ..
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Farmers block highway access roads in Saxony in protest against planned cuts to agro subsidies
In protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers in Saxony want to block 95 percent of all highway access roads.
Improvements to agricultural subsidies are not enough
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer considers the federal government's announced improvements to the motor vehicle tax for farmers and agricultural diesel to be insufficient. "The federal government's concession on agricultural subsidies is not enough," the CDU politician announced on Thu ..
Lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects in Saxony
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig welcomes the lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects. The Saxon economy would like to invest, but there are more applications than available money.
Traffic light maintains billions in subsidies for chip factories in eastern Germany
The Ampel government will continue to provide billions in subsidies for Intel and TSMC chip factories in eastern Germany.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
Large payouts from hardship fund for oil and pellet heating system owners in the Southeast
Owners of oil or pellet heating systems in the southeast can still receive money from a hardship fund. So far, just under 5% of heating cost subsidies have been paid out in Saxony.
Saxon Development Bank examines use of subsidies at battery manufacturer Blackstone Technology
The Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) is investigating whether the subsidies awarded to battery manufacturer Blackstone Technology in Döbeln were used correctly. According to the Ministry of Economics, the company must prove that at least ten percent of the investment costs have been incurred and paid bef ..
Görlitz applies for federal funding for climate adaptation of the Wilhelmsplatz
The city of Görlitz has submitted an application for federal funding for the climate adaptation of Wilhelmsplatz. The project is part of the federal program "Adaptation of urban spaces to climate change", which promotes innovative measures for climate adaptation in cities. Specifically, the project ..