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Der DGB organisiert bundesweit Aktionen gegen Sozialkürzungen und für einen starken Sozialstaat, sichere Arbeitsplätze und den Schutz von Arbeitnehmerrechten.
Bei einer Demonstration für einen starken Sozialstaat und gegen Kürzungen von Leistungen werden am Samstag (11.00 Uhr) auch in Saarbrücken mehrere Tausend Menschen erwartet. Der Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) hat zu dem bundesweiten Aktionstag unter dem Motto «Hart verdient! Deine Arbeit. Deine Gesundheit. Deine Rente» aufgerufen.
Der DGB Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland rechnet in Saarbrücken mit rund 5.000 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern. Die Gewerkschaften wollen nach eigenen Angaben ein Zeichen setzen gegen sozialen Kahlschlag und für einen starken Sozialstaat, sichere Arbeitsplätze, gute Arbeitsbedingungen und den Schutz von Arbeitnehmerrechten.
In Saarbrücken führt die Demonstration vom Bürgerpark zum Schlossplatz: Dort soll um 12.00 Uhr eine Kundgebung beginnen. Bundesweit sind Kundgebungen in 15 Großstädten geplant.
Bremen is expecting up to 450,000 guests for German Unity Day on October 3rd. Clinic staff, police and head of government Andreas Bovenschulte are preparing for the three-day operation, while citizen delegates such as Svenja Böning and Zaher Habib express their expectations for exchange, community and social cohesion.
Several changes will come into force in Germany from October: The energy tax on petrol and diesel will be reduced by around 14 cents per liter from October 1st to December 31st, which, including VAT, corresponds to a reduction of 17 cents per liter. At the same time, a gradual ban on alcohol will be introduced at all 5,400 train stations by October 15th, winter time will begin on October 25th with clocks being set back by one hour, hedge trimming will be permitted again from October 1st, the Central Precautionary Register will enable digital filing of health care powers of attorney by notaries and lawyers, and from October 10th, stricter EU rules will apply for certain PFAS chemicals in clothing and cosmetics.

Donald Trump has banned CNN from participating in the TV pool for his trip to Tennessee, even as a judge restored access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Other channels show solidarity and sometimes do not film, which leads to less footage.
US President Donald Trump has banned CNN from participating in the TV pool for his trip to Tennessee, although a judge previously restored access to the White House for CNN, MSNBC and Politico. Critics see this as an attack on press freedom.
Thousands of workers want to gather in Nuremberg on Saturday under the motto “Earn hard!” demonstrate against social cuts. The main speaker is IG Metall chairwoman Christiane Benner. The protests are directed against the federal government's reform plans in the areas of work, health and pensions. The DGB and its member unions warn of deteriorations in social security and workers' rights and are instead calling for reforms that will make the welfare state future-proof without placing additional burdens on employees. The day of action will take place simultaneously in 15 major German cities, with Nuremberg being the only Bavarian city.
The designated Bavarian Youth and Democracy Minister Manuel Knoll (CSU) criticizes the fact that young people do not feel adequately represented in democracy and warns of the danger that they will turn to extremist parties if their concerns are not taken seriously. He calls for a sustainability factor in laws for future generations and emphasizes the need for a real exchange with young people who feel disconnected from classic structures.