Protest banners targeting AfD youth in Bastei, valuable gathering of care-centric relatives, and grand opening of numerous sports facilities in Giessen, September 8, 2025.
In the cultural realm, a new six-field sports hall was officially opened at Dösner Weg today, marking the completion of a significant portion of the community school campus. The project, which cost a total of 110 million euros, will be available for use by students moving in from the school year 2027/2028, as well as neighboring schools and sports clubs. Saxon Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens highlighted the modern building's ability to ensure school sports lessons for several schools and accommodate club sports.
Meanwhile, in the political sphere, the "resist" alliance has taken a stand against the planned founding of the Gießen youth branch of the AfD. The organization "widersetzen" announced a protest against the founding of the Young AfD (Junge AfD) in Gießen, scheduled for November 29-30, 2025. Actions include a banner campaign and calls for resistance against the youth association's establishment. A several-meter-large banner with the inscription "Stop AfD youth! We resist!" was displayed at the Bastei in the Saxon Switzerland in protest.
Unfortunately, incidents of unconstitutional behaviour have been reported. Two young men, aged 21 and 25, were apprehended in Leipzig-Schoenau yesterday morning for shouting unconstitutional slogans. In a more disturbing incident, a 21-year-old man painted two unconstitutional symbols on another person's forehead. The police have initiated investigations into these incidents.
In other news, the Enquete Commission on the Review of the Corona Crisis and associated measures began its work today. The commission's role is to evaluate the government's handling of the pandemic and make recommendations for future preparedness.
On a positive note, the Free State of Saxony is supporting a project with around 5.2 million euros. The project involves the reconstruction of the Georg-Schwarz-Bridges, which will commence on September 29.
Prof. Dr. Notburga Ott, chairwoman of the federal association "we care" e.V., stressed the importance of societal debate on the value of a good and dignified care system. She added that rethinking the structures and responsibilities of the care system is necessary to support care-dependent people and relieve caring relatives.
September 8th was marked as the Day of Caring Relatives in Germany. The day serves to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of family members who provide care to loved ones.
In the world of music, the "Sounds of Hope" orchestra is set to perform at the Gewandhaus on September 11.
Lastly, it was reported that a cultural use of the goods sheds at the S-Bahnhof Connewitz is too expensive for the city of Leipzig.
These developments reflect a diverse range of activities across Germany, from cultural initiatives and political protests to scientific reviews and care system discussions.
