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Thuringia's Left Party Proposes New Funding for Vocational Teacher Training

The Left party in Thuringia's state parliament suggests financially supporting university collaborations to train more vocational school teachers, addressing a critical shortage and utilizing expertise at universities of applied sciences, impacting future higher education funding agreements.

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Thuringian Court Upholds 5% Clause for State Elections

The Thuringian Constitutional Court rejected the ÖDP's challenge to the 5% clause for state elections, upholding the requirement that parties must secure at least 5% of the vote to enter the Thuringian parliament; the court cited the clause's constitutional basis and its role in maintaining the parl...

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Thuringia Sees Surge in Female Hunters

The number of female hunters in Thuringia, Germany, has increased from 490 in 2021 to approximately 1,200 in 2023, representing 9% of the estimated 13,000 hunters in the state. This rise is attributed to factors such as increased nature appreciation during the pandemic and engagement with hunting do...

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Rising Costs Force Changes at Thuringian Outdoor Pools"

Due to rising costs (chemicals, electricity, renovations, and pandemic-related losses), many Thuringian outdoor pools have increased prices or delayed openings, impacting their role as community centers and creating staffing challenges, particularly for lifeguards and concession operators.

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German State Shows Sharp Drop in Euthanized Lab Animals

Thuringia, Germany, saw a 41 percent decrease in euthanized surplus lab animals in 2023 to 6,498, exceeding the national reduction of 22 percent to almost 1.4 million; improved breeding and animal relocation contribute, but complete replacement with alternative methods remains a challenge.

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Life on Land
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Thuringian Law Threatens Innovative 24/7 Village Stores

Jens Kaufmann's 24/7 village store in Judenbach, Thuringia, Germany, opened in 2023, addressing a lack of local shops in rural areas; however, a proposed Thuringian law limiting the size and product range of such stores threatens its viability.

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Thuringia Plans Double Budget to Address €1 Billion Deficit

The Thuringian state government is planning a double budget for 2026 and 2027 to address a €1 billion budget deficit, utilizing €500 million from reserves and approximately €300 million in new debt while prioritizing infrastructure investments and support for municipalities.

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Maier Denies Interference in Thuringian Police Leak Investigation

Thuringia's Interior Minister Georg Maier rejects accusations of interfering with an investigation into police officers suspected of leaking confidential information following police searches in Erfurt and Saalfeld in late March; the opposition demands consequences and an independent investigation.

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Thuringia's BSW Party Faces Leadership Showdown; Coalition's Future at Stake

A leadership battle within Thuringia's BSW party culminates in a Saturday party congress deciding between supporting Landeschefin Katja Wolf's pragmatic government course or a leadership change championed by Sahra Wagenknecht, who backs Anke Wirsing, challenging Wolf for the leadership. The outcome ...

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BSW Co-Chair Withdraws Candidacy to Stabilize Thuringian Government

Thuringia's BSW co-chair Steffen Schütz withdrew his candidacy for the state leadership to stabilize the party within its governing coalition with the CDU and SPD, amidst internal conflict over the government participation and the separation of office and mandate; a new leadership will be elected on...

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Thuringia Upgrades Canoeing Infrastructure to Boost Tourism

Thuringia is improving canoeing infrastructure along the Werra and Saale rivers, including removing deadwood, enhancing signage, and adding 16 new access points with amenities, to boost tourism; the Saale-Unstrut region is a particular hotspot.

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Thuringia's LEG Needs More Staff for Potential Expansion

Thuringia's Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft (LEG) requires additional staff to manage potential increases in state-funded projects, avoiding direct state borrowing, as per the state finance minister's plans. Discussions on the expanded role are underway within a newly established state budget commiss...

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