Köpping proposed as deputy chairwoman of the SPD
SPD politician Petra Köpping was considered a promising candidate for the federal cabinet. The East German SPD state associations want her to carry more weight in the party.
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SPD politician Petra Köpping was considered a promising candidate for the federal cabinet. The East German SPD state associations want her to carry more weight in the party.
The road to the top is still rocky for East Germans. However, a new study on the elites in Germany shows slow progress.
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team has recovered well from the heavy defeat in the first semi-final. They achieved an astonishingly commanding home win against HB Ludwigsburg.
The discounter Pfennigpfeiffer, which is particularly well-known in eastern Germany, disappears. More than 80 stores change their logo. The product range remains similar in many places.
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has had four men arrested for their alleged role in the "Kingdom of Germany" group. Two of them are now in custody.
Even if their ideas often sound confused, many "Reichsbürger" are by no means harmless from the point of view of the security authorities. Four men have now been arrested and their association banned.
The "Kingdom of Germany" is considered to be Germany's largest Reichsbürger group. But who and what is behind it?
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has banned a group of so-called Reich citizens and self-administrators who call themselves the "Kingdom of Germany". According to the Ministry of the Interior, police forces have been searching buildings used by the association and the homes ..
The legal dispute between the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the AfD over its classification is likely to continue. Party right-winger Höcke intervenes with an expert opinion.
After their triumph in the European League, Thüringer HC's handball players experience a hard landing in the Bundesliga. They have no chance at all in the first play-off semi-final in Ludwigsburg.
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
While electricity already often comes from renewable sources, there is a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the heating transition. According to EnviaM, higher costs compared to oil and gas are also a sticking point.
Emergency services across Germany are affected by a digital communication failure. The networks in Saxony and Thuringia are also temporarily unstable.
The technology group celebrates the opening of its new plant in Dresden with a light show. Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees the new plant as evidence of a flourishing landscape in the east.
The classic series "In aller Freundschaft" continues to run - but with a reduced scope. For viewers, everything remains as usual for the time being, but behind the scenes, savings have to be made.
East German companies are once again taking a more negative view of their situation. The Ifo Institute identifies two reasons for the poor mood.
A woman from Thuringia succeeds a man from Thuringia: Elisabeth Kaiser becomes the new Commissioner for Eastern Europe. The post was previously held by Carsten Schneider, who will become Environment Minister.
The handball players of Thüringer HC beat the favorites Ikast Handbold in a spectacular European League final. One player stands out in the biggest success in the club's history.
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team are going for the European League title. They beat Dijon in the semi-final with ease. The top favorite now awaits in the final.
Hannover put in a strong performance in the first half to decide the game in advance. Hannover keeper Joel Birlehm's saves in the final phase left nothing to be desired.
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team played confidently for a long time in Bensheim, but then made life difficult for themselves. Thanks to the top scorer, it was enough to win.
Handball Bundesliga club SG Flensburg-Handewitt has signed international Marko Grgic, who has been courted by many clubs. However, it will be a while before the 21-year-old plays for the North Germans.
The number of motorcycles per 1,000 inhabitants varies greatly across Germany. One pattern is particularly noticeable in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
After a furious first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team still had to tremble in the playoff opener, but held their nerve in the final phase.
The two Thuringian BSW leaders are also ministers and MPs. Too many offices, say some in the party. A scramble for top posts is looming. BSW leaders from neighboring states are now positioning themselves.
All champions should be promoted. That is what the north-east regional leagues are demanding. There is a potentially groundbreaking meeting with the DFB leadership in Frankfurt.
The left-handed player only plays for SC DHfK Leipzig for six months. He continued his career in Thuringia.
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.
The business climate index in eastern Germany rose slightly in March. But not every sector believes in the upturn.
In the past, when there was talk of a north-south divide between the federal states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were often in the lead. Now things are different - say researchers from the south.
A new federal center is to conduct research into resource-conserving, climate-friendly construction. The project, which was already planned under the traffic light coalition, has made it into the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
Wismut is known as a mining company from the GDR era. But the company also collected art on a large scale. An exhibition in Zwickau shows many works.
It's been a while since the Tour de France last stopped off in Germany. Now an association wants to ensure that it returns soon. There are already ideas for possible stage locations.
Germany's infrastructure has a lot of catching up to do. This applies not least to the electricity grid. The eastern German electricity grid operator Mitnetz has therefore planned huge investments.
A disruption on a long-distance railroad line has a considerable impact on passengers.
An international investor is investing in the Leipzig-based VNG subsidiary Balance in order to expand the biogas business. What plans is VNG pursuing with this?
Unpleasant scenes break out in the stands during the fourth division clash between rivals Jena and Halle. Fans of the visitors leave their block and attack the home fans.
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
The team from Saxony conceded a clear defeat to fourth-placed Thuringia in the Central German derby at the end of the regular season.
Wismut has acquired a great deal of expertise in the remediation of contaminated mining sites, which it now contributes worldwide. International projects are to be developed further with a new agreement.
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
After a strong start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team is in trouble in the quarter-final second leg in Ramnicu Valcea, but holds its nerve in the final phase.
Carl Zeiss Jena has hope in the relegation battle. The promoted team swapped places with the inferior hosts with their first win of the season.
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
The club from Thuringia loses to TVB Stuttgart for the second time this season. The Swabians consistently punished the visitors' mistakes in the final phase.
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team have their sights set on a place in the Final Four of the European League. They built up a six-goal cushion against Ramnicu Valcea.
The 2025 Tour of Thuringia was canceled due to a lack of funding from the state government. Politicians are now surprised by the organizers' actions.
Thüringer HC's women's handball team falls back in the Bundesliga after another defeat. In Blomberg, a weak defensive performance was their undoing.
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
During the night, a locomotive derailed in a construction site section. No one was injured. Nevertheless, the accident has major consequences.
Cancellation was on the cards, now it has been decided. The 37th edition of the Tour of Thuringia will not take place. State subsidies are missing.
The Bundesliga handball players of Thüringer HC put up a great fight against HB Ludwigsburg, but run after a deficit in vain. They lack penetration in attack.
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
Carl Zeiss Jena set an example for RB Leipzig in the relegation battle in the women's Bundesliga. The favorites from Saxony tried hard, but not hard enough.
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
After a disastrous start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lives up to its role as favorites. In the end, they set a new record.
Deutsche Plan is planning cuts on the ICE route between Dresden and Leipzig. Passenger representatives are appalled.
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
The joint police interception center of the East German states was supposed to be operational last year. But it is not getting off the ground. There are several reasons for this.
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
Deutsche Bahn wants to create alternatives to level crossings in order to reduce the risk of accidents, for example. Crossings without so-called technical protection also play a role here.
Magdeburg does not put up a fight in the East derby in Eisenach and wins from start to finish. Eisenach made too many mistakes against the understrength champions.
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
The car factories in eastern Germany are pioneers when it comes to e-cars. If the transition to electric mobility on Europe's roads is delayed, the industry there will be particularly hard hit, warns a study.
Grid operators are also noticing the increase in renewable energies. In the grid of one of the largest operators in eastern Germany, it is not only the number of production plants that is growing.
Data protection, digitalization, trust - a difficult interplay that was discussed at the first Central German Data Protection Day. It was also about the future of data protection authorities.
The position at Theater Erfurt has been vacant for some time. Now there is an interim solution - which has a chance of lasting longer.
Millions for fresh ideas: Companies in the Central German region can now apply for funding again. The competition supports sustainable and digital projects with up to 900,000 euros.
Stuffy noses and bulging eyes: the season of suffering has begun for allergy sufferers. In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the first pollen is already flying, albeit still cautiously.
More comfort, more safety, more modern stations: numerous stations in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are being upgraded. But one problem remains.
Mandarins are healthy. If you don't buy them fresh, you can also buy them in a jar. Now a product has to be recalled.
In Berlin, the CDU/CSU and SPD are exploring the possibility of forging a new federal government together. Initial demands are coming from the eastern German states.
Since June, the mood among eastern German companies has been on a continuous downward trend. Now there has been a turnaround, but one sector is pessimistic about the coming months.
The team from Eisenach has once again opted for a Swiss player in the playmaker position. The signing has already been agreed with the new head coach.
HSG Wetzlar and ThSV Eisenach play out a thrilling duel in the German Handball League for more than 41 minutes. The game then has to be interrupted due to an emergency.
Born in Hanover, she played for the THC for two years. Personal reasons were the decisive factor in her decision.
In sporting terms, the volleyball players from Erfurt were not competitive this season. However, an increase in the Bundesliga means that they can continue to play at the top.
Anyone expecting mail on Wednesday may have to be patient - it may not arrive until the following day. This is due to work stoppages.
The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.
In shorts, with a brash appearance and dialect, she provides information about nature's treasures as "Survival Siglinde" on Insta and co - and recently also in a book.
The AfD was particularly successful in the federal elections in the eastern German states. But it is also gaining strength in the west. Does it have similar potential there?
The rise of the BSW appears to have been halted for the time being. As the young party failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time, more responsibility will now rest with the regional associations.
The AfD is in second place nationwide - how should this result of the federal election be classified? Extremism researcher Matthias Quent has a clear position on this.
The clocks at regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena are being turned to zero for the new season. In addition to the sporting director, the coach is also leaving. At least there is already a successor for Böger.
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team trailed for a long time against the underdog Elche. Csenge Kuczora was the main reason why they managed to turn the game around.
For a long time, it looked as if the Leipzig Bundesliga handball team's curse would continue against ThSV Eisenach. But after a strong final phase, they were the perceived winners.
Misha Kaufmann is leaving Eisenach for Stuttgart at the end of the season. His successor has now been announced. He comes from the Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
There are clear differences in donations across Germany. This applies to the amount of donations as well as the trend from year to year. New figures are now available.
Many swansongs have been sung for dialects such as Saxon. Wrongly so, says one linguist. Dialects are not dying out. They are just changing.