District Day Bautzen: Flagging, new train and market opening in sight!

District Day Bautzen: Flagging, new train and market opening in sight!

Bautzen, Deutschland - In the coming days it will be really exciting in the Bautzen district. On June 23, 2025, the next meeting of the district council is pending, where a heated topic will shape the agenda: the flags on district own buildings. Both the district of Bautzen and the AfD have submitted applications for year -round flag. While the district wants to reduce the federal, state and sorb flag, the AfD alone demands the federal flag. A new chapter in the political discussion is imminent because the costs for new masts and flags are estimated at around 80,000 euros.

The political landscape in the district council is mixed. A total of 92 members and five factions are represented, including the AfD with 32 district councils and the CDU with 25. Regardless of this variety of opinions, the parliamentary group leader of the CDU, SPD and BSW have not yet made any statement on the flag applications. The next session could therefore lead to unexpected alliances, as previous debates have already shown.

Alstom's commitment in Bautzen

Another highlight of Bautzen is the new delivery of the Alstom plant: The first Coradia stream regional train recently called on the way to Romania, which not only means a future-oriented step for Alstom, but also the long-term securing of orders and investments in the location. The expansion of the work by 12 million euros and the ride of series production of other trains for Romania and Bulgaria are on the agenda. These developments are of great importance, because the employees in the work also show that they are fighting for their concerns. Around 600 employees recently warned in Bautzen that they will not be satisfied with the pressure on employers.

The IG Metall emphasizes a clear demand: eight percent should increase by the fees and training allowances for the approximately 190,000 employees in the metal and electrical industry. The goal is clear: strengthen purchasing power and create a balance for the increasing costs of energy and food. An important point for many families in the region who feel exactly these loads every day.

A new food market for Steingwolmsdorf

While Bautzen is characterized by political decisions and economic developments, there is also good news for the residents of Steinigtwolmsdorf: Edeka plans a new food market. After the previous Nah & Gut-Markt had to close two months ago, the residents have to switch to neighboring towns so far. The local council has already agreed to sell a property, which means that the project is specified. After closing the last shopping facility, a welcome news for the local families.

sporting developments

Another pleasant aspect in the region is the development in football. SV Königsbrück/Laußnitz has launched its own girls teams in the past four years and now has 50 girls and young women in their ranks. In cooperation with Thonberger SC and SV Bischheim-Häslich, they are currently forming syndicate, which is an important step for the promotion of young talents.

The coming days promise an exciting mix of political and social developments in the Bautzen district. Spectators and participants can look forward to interesting discussions, both in the district council and in the local community.

More on these topics can be found in the detailed reports of sächsische.de , Wochenkurier .