Overview

• The Saarland Landtag approved a joint SPD-CDU resolution advocating for a geopolitically assertive and economically competitive Europe.
• The declaration marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European integration.
• The CDU introduced a motion to ban the use of gender special characters, such as the Gender-Stern, in state administration.
• The SPD proposed expanding the 'Mich kriegst Du nicht K.O.' campaign to combat the use of K.O.-tropfen, urging the federal government to enforce stricter penalties.
• The initiatives reflect a blend of European aspirations and local governance priorities, addressing societal and security concerns in Saarland.