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Closing times at Speyer’s railway crossings: State government sees no need for action
In the current discussion about the closing times of railway crossings in Speyer, the state government has not shown any further approaches to shortening them. This challenging situation is causing incomprehension, especially among residents who suffer from the long waiting times and the associated noise. On November 10, 2023, the state government responded to a request from Michael Wagner, a member of the CDU, and confirmed that the Schützenstrasse level crossing is closed for almost 30 minutes every hour. Wagner…
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Thuringia votes: Everything about the state election in Erfurt on September 1st!
On September 1, 2024, Thuringian voters will be called to the state elections, and tensions in the region are growing. With 1.66 million eligible voters invited to vote, an important day for state politics is expected. The elections are not only an assessment of the work of the previous government, but also a touchstone for the future political direction of the state. To ensure this, citizens have 15 parties to choose from, with each candidate being given the opportunity to…
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Election fever in the Meißen district: Your guide to the 2024 state election
On September 1, 2024, the elections in Saxony will take place, in which the citizens of the Meißen district will decide who will represent their interests in the state parliament. This important decision will be made in a region that is characterized by its four constituencies. Each of these constituencies has its own candidates and cities, creating a multifaceted picture of the political landscape. In the Meißen 1 constituency, which covers the northwest of the district, the towns of Riesa,…
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State elections 2024: polling stations in the Gotha district open their doors!
Gotha district. On September 1, 2024, it will be that time again: Thuringia will elect its new state parliament. Today, the polling stations in the Gotha district opened their doors at 8 a.m. All voters are advised to exercise their right to vote and cast their vote for the candidates. In the past, the district of Gotha has already elected mayors, district administrators and members of the local parliaments. Now it's time to elect the people's representatives in the Thuringian…
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State elections in Saxony and Thuringia: When will the first results come?
Berlin. Next Sunday, the states of Saxony and Thuringia will be voting, and the political turmoil is already building. These upcoming state elections have the potential to bring about decisive changes not only at the state level, but also for national politics. But when can voters expect to see the first results? Let's take a look. The polling stations in Saxony and Thuringia open their doors at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. These ten hours are a crucial…
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“Erfurt shows its flag: Protests against AfD before state elections”
Over 2,500 people gathered today in the Thuringian state capital of Erfurt to demonstrate against the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The protest was organized by the "Auf die Plätze" alliance and took place immediately before the state elections taking place in Thuringia on Sunday. The demonstrators marched through the city center with the aim of reaching the cathedral square, where the AfD wanted to hold its final rally for the election campaign. The alliance has set itself the goal of…
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Erfurt sets an example: Protest against the AfD before the state elections
In Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, a major protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) took place one day before the crucial state election. Hundreds of people gathered on a Friday to raise their voices against the far-right politics and the AfD's presence in society. This demonstration was organized by an alliance called "Auf die Platz" (Get your seats), which wanted to send a clear message: the city should not serve as a platform for extreme right-wing propaganda. The demonstration…
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Election time in Saxony: Tension and uncertainty in the state parliament race
Dresden (dpa) – The upcoming elections in Saxony are just around the corner and the political landscape is more dynamic than ever before. When the new state parliament is elected on Sunday, the results seem to be on a knife edge. In particular, the opponents CDU and AfD are once again engaged in a thrilling head-to-head race, while the established parties such as the SPD, the Greens and the Left Party are worried about their place in parliament. A key…
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Election thriller in Thuringia and Saxony: High tension before the state elections
In the final hours before the eagerly awaited state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the political parties are once again mobilizing their forces to win over voters. The AfD in particular is making the final push in the Thuringian election campaign with a final rally in Erfurt, at which the leading candidate Björn Höcke and the federal chairwoman Alice Weidel will speak. Meanwhile, the Left Party, led by the current Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow, is in Gera. In Saxony, the…
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Thuringia votes: Who will govern the smallest federal state from September?
The eagerly awaited election to the Thuringian state parliament will take place on September 1, 2024. This election will decide who will govern the smallest federal state in eastern Germany in the coming legislative period. It is an election of considerable importance that can have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape in Thuringia. Historically, the CDU was the dominant political force in Thuringia for many years. From reunification until 2014, it provided the state premiers: Josef Duchac, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter…