Michael Kretschmer
SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19757.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Michael Kretschmer is a German politician and the Minister-President of Saxony, representing the Christian Social Union (CSU). He is noted for his conciliatory approach to various political issues and recently took part in coalition discussions with the SPD and CDU, highlighting his influence as a key figure in East German politics.
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Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the importance of affordable energy for Germany as a major industrial nation.
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
United Kingdom· 2026-06-22Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer warned that the rise of the AfD could continue due to poor politics.
Deutschland: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Michael Kretschmer, the Prime Minister of Saxony, referred to the establishment of the center as a 'great honor and obligation'.
Bildungszentrum von Yad Vashem soll in München am Karolinenplatz entstehen - München
Germany· 2026-05-28
Kretschmer is expected to discuss administrative structures with Schulze.
„Wird kein Mitteldeutschland geben“: Reaktionen auf Söders Förderalismus-Vorstoß - BayernGermany· 2026-01-14
Michael Kretschmer attended the opening ceremony of the factory.
oleme saavutanud ühe protsendi enda eesmärkidest
Estonia· 2025-11-30
Michael Kretschmer, the Minister-President of Saxony, argued for the resumption of gas supplies from Russia.
Index - Gazdaság - Egyetlen mondat miatt kitört a botrány, a szász miniszterelnök ismét Moszkvától venne gázt
Hungary· 2025-11-16
Michael Kretschmer is the minister-president of the state of Saxony and an influential deputy chair of Merz’s Christian Democratic Union.
Europe’s slacker nation — Germany now works less than Greece and Portugal
New Zealand· 2025-09-10
Michael Kretschmer is the Saxon Minister-President who has expressed clear opposition within the CDU regarding the coalition's stance on military support for Ukraine.
Der Streit in der Koalition lähmt Merz' AmbitionenSwitzerland· 2025-08-26
Michael Kretschmer is the Minister-President of Saxony who explicitly ruled out German participation in ground troops.
Deutsche Soldaten in die Ukraine? Merz droht eine ZerreissprobeSwitzerland· 2025-08-21
Michael Kretschmer has pointed out that the Bundeswehr lacks the prerequisites to fight in Ukraine.
Sicherheitsgarantien für die Ukraine: Deutschlands Angst - MeinungGermany· 2025-08-20
Michael Kretschmer is the Prime Minister of Saxony who participated in the crisis meeting.
Bild узнала о кризисном совещании Мерца, которое закончилось в полночь — РБК
Russia· 2025-08-13
Michael Kretschmer, the Premier of the German federal state of Saxony, supported the review of the social assistance payment system for Ukrainian refugees.
Ультраправі з АдН закликали скасувати виплати допомоги для українців у Німеччині
Ukraine· 2025-08-11
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer agreed with Söder's proposal.
Deutschland: Bundestierschutzbeauftragte Kari muss gehen - PolitikGermany· 2025-08-05
Michael Kretschmer, the Premier of the German federal state of Saxony, supported the review of the social assistance payment system for Ukrainian refugees.
У Німеччині за рік 80 тисяч українців знайшли роботуUkraine· 2025-08-04
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer agreed with Söder's proposal.
Deutschland: Kritik aus SPD und CDU an Söders Vorstoß zu Ukrainern im Bürgergeld - PolitikGermany· 2025-08-04Michael Kretschmer is mentioned as opposing Corona deniers.
AfD fragt Vornamen von Bürgergeldempfängern ab - und wird überrascht von den ersten Plätzen - GesellschaftGermany· 2025-07-09
Michael Kretschmer acknowledged the unique challenges faced in the current economic situation.
Ganz große Koalition für den Haushalt - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-26
Michael Kretschmer represented the CDU states and currently leads the conference of prime ministers.
Steuergesetz: Klingbeil erkauft die Zustimmung der Bundesländer zum „Investitionsbooster“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-24
Michael Kretschmer is the Saxon Minister President who calls for more empathy towards Putin.
SPD und CDU fordern Dialog mit RusslandSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
Michael Kretschmer is the Minister-President of Saxony who supports the operation of Nord Stream 2.
Merz' Plan für ein Ende der Gaspipeline birgt KonfliktpotenzialSwitzerland· 2025-06-02
Michael Kretschmer suggested that a restart of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline could be an opening for dialogue with Russia.
L’Allemagne va aider l’Ukraine à produire des missiles sans restriction de portée, annonce Friedrich Merz
France· 2025-05-28
Michael Kretschmer, the Christian Democratic Prime Minister of Saxony, questioned the sanctions against Russia.
Warum eine Annäherung ein Fehler wäreSwitzerland· 2025-05-16
Kretschmer has expressed disappointment over the failure to form a coalition with Wagenknecht.
Was Wagenknecht und Kretschmer trennt - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-16
Michael Kretschmer, the Minister-President of Saxony, advocates for the reactivation of the Nord Stream pipelines under certain conditions.
Nord Stream 2 AG hat Einigung mit Gläubigern erzieltSwitzerland· 2025-05-09
Michael Kretschmer addressed Nechayev with clear words about the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine.
Посол РФ у Німеччині прийшов без запрошення на захід, присвячений Другій світовій: його освисталиUkraine· 2025-04-25
Michael Kretschmer is the Minister-President of Saxony who commented on the event.
Index - Külföld - Németországban tűntek fel Vlagyimir Putyin motorosai, ezúttal lóhátonHungary· 2025-04-25
Michael Kretschmer advocated for reconsidering sanctions against Russia.
CDU lehnt Pläne der USA für Ukraine abSwitzerland· 2025-04-25
Michael Kretschmer will also attend the memorial event in Torgau.
Ukraine News: Viele Opfer nach russischen Attacken auf Kiew – Selenskij bricht Südafrika-Besuch ab - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-24
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer will also attend the memorial.
Ukraine News: Trump behauptet: „Ich glaube, wir haben einen Deal mit Russland“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-24Kretschmer argues for equal parliamentary participation for all parties, including the AfD.
CDU und AfD - Wie normal ist normal? - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-19
