Tag #Saxony

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Election Volunteers Attacked in Saxony

In Saxony, Germany, multiple attacks against election volunteers, mainly targeting the Left party, occurred during the federal election campaign, including death threats, assaults, and vandalism; police investigations are underway.

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Poor Harvest in Saxony Leads to Ice Wine Shortage

Due to a 25% grape yield in Saxony caused by spring frost, the production of ice wine in 2024 is severely hampered as wineries prioritized standard wine production over ice wine.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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High Milk Prices in Saxony Persist Amidst Production Shortfalls and Regulatory Hurdles

Due to lower milk production than consumption, coupled with animal diseases and regulatory hurdles, Saxony's milk and butter prices remain high; farmers are seeking improved conditions and reduced bureaucracy.

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Icy Roads in Saxony Cause Multiple Accidents, Resulting in Injuries and Significant Damage

Due to a sudden winter storm bringing icy conditions to Saxony, Germany, on Friday evening, multiple car accidents occurred, resulting in minor injuries and significant property damage totaling approximately €66,000 across five reported accidents. Causes included speeding and lack of winter tires.

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Saxony Reports Widespread Pyrotechnics Damage and Deaths on New Year's Eve

In Saxony, Germany, illegal pyrotechnics caused widespread damage on New Year's Eve, including fires, explosions, and property destruction, resulting in at least €120,000 in damages and several injuries. Two deaths were also reported.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Saxony's Slow Wind Energy Expansion Despite Rising Approvals

By end of September 2024, Saxony commissioned only five new wind turbines (23.9 MW), down from ten (46.8 MW) in 2023; however, 44 turbines received approval (vs 29 in 2023), and contracts for 306.5 MW were awarded, potentially powering 300,000 households.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Insufficient Teacher Support Teams in Saxony: One-Person Teams Hamper Educational Goals

A Left Party inquiry in Saxony's state parliament revealed that multiprofessional teams designed to support teachers often consist of only one person, highlighting insufficient staffing and long-term funding issues across various school types, impacting teacher workload and potentially student outco...

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Quality Education
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Pellmann to Lead Left Party's Saxony Bundestag List

Sören Pellmann, a 47-year-old Left party politician from Leipzig, will lead the party's list for the September 23rd Bundestag election in Saxony after receiving 92.4% of the vote at a Dresden convention. The top three candidates will also run as direct candidates, aiming to overcome the 5% hurdle af...

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BSW Nominates Machill for Saxony Bundestag Campaign

Marcel Machill, a 56-year-old Leipzig journalism professor, will lead the BSW party's Bundestag election campaign in Saxony, focusing on social justice and economic equality, aiming to gain Bundestag seats despite acknowledging challenges from established parties.

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Saxony Unemployment to Rise Above 7 Percent in 2025

Saxony's unemployment rate is projected to rise above 7 percent in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, impacting Chemnitz and Görlitz the most; while Ukrainian refugee integration is progressing rapidly, challenges persist for long-term unemployed and younger workers.

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BSW Saxony to be led by Marcel Machill in Bundestag election

The Saxon branch of the BSW party will be led by journalism professor Marcel Machill in the upcoming Bundestag election; the party aims for up to seven seats and advocates for alternative economic and asylum policies, opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine.

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Saxony's Successful Containment of African Swine Fever Outbreak

Saxony, Germany, reports no new African swine fever (ASF) cases in four months; successful containment measures, including fencing and population reduction, reduced active cases from 2,397 to 102, preventing transmission to pig farms, costing €54 million since 2020.

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