Saxony is considering opening its own liaison office in Israel. The cabinet is receptive to the idea, reported Thomas Feist, the state government’s commissioner for Jewish life in Saxony, following the cabinet meeting in Dresden. Discussions have already been held with North Rhine-Westphalia to determine whether Saxony could join its liaison office. Feist estimated the annual costs at approximately 200,000 euros.
Cooperation in the Field of Science
According to Feist, a liaison office could be particularly important with regard to cooperation in the field of science. He noted that Israel has an excellent educational landscape. “Israel is a high-tech nation.”
Feist presented her annual report for 2025 to the cabinet on Tuesday. The report takes stock of Jewish life in society and related activities and measures. The report also includes an overview of current manifestations of antisemitism and strategies for prevention.
