law in Germany that obliges children to go to school up to a certain age (depending on the federal state)
Students in NRW demand the right to strike: "We're not just skipping school": When young people take to the streets to protest during school hours ...
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Election in Saxony-Anhalt: AfD attacks compulsory schooling - | what teachers and experts now fear
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Key FactsAfD Platform Challenges Compulsory Schooling in Saxony-Anhalt
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- The AfD platform proposes a choice between school and home education, with home instruction required to meet the same quality standards and include central exams twice a year.
- Compulsory schooling is enshrined in Saxony-Anhalt’s state constitution, while lawyers dispute whether it also follows from the state’s educational mandate under the Basic Law.
- In the 2026 German School Barometer, 27 percent of teachers in eastern Germany said a neutrality requirement made them uncertain in their own actions.
- Minister-President Sven Schulze (CDU) warned that abandoning compulsory schooling could trigger a wave of school closures, particularly in rural areas.
that the schools will train our children to be obedient, courageous, wise, self-confident and free-spirited citizens, and not brainwashed and incompetent cowardly soldiers of the Rainbow Empire.— Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, AfD education-policy spokesperson for the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament faction, in a speech
There are 752,000 teachers in Germany. What can one individual achieve? This much.
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AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt: An absolute horror: Protection of the Constitution, compulsory education, broadcasting treaties, migration policy: What damage ...
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Fear of school: Going to school? Hell for Emily: Emily is 14 and missed the entire eighth grade, despite compulsory education. She is afraid of school ...
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Rightward shift in Germany: "The AfD thrives on being a pure projection screen": In the state election in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, the AfD could Winning an ...
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AfD Plans for the State Legislative Election: What Is Legally Feasible: The AfD has announced a fundamental overhaul should it come to power in Saxony-Anhalt ...
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Homeschooling in Germany: Federal Council defends compulsory education: The Federal Council clearly opposes homeschooling and calls on the Federal Government to ...
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Circumventing compulsory schooling: How expensive fibbing holidays can be for parents
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Election campaign with a mailbox: Saxony-Anhalt's Minister-President warns against the AfD - | and faces backlash
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Children could be “left behind at the kitchen table”: States want to save compulsory schooling against Höcke and Siegmund
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When children don't go to school: So much for "not wanting to": School attendance is compulsory in Germany. Nevertheless, there are children and teenagers ...
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Federal Council paves the way for higher pensions and pharmacy reform: Pharmacies, pensions, protection from violence - | The Federal Council is passing several ...
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Compulsory education debate: Thuringia's Education Minister emphasizes the importance of compulsory education
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AfD plans on compulsory schooling alarm political scientists - | Von Storch feels "demonized" on ARD
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Germany and compulsory education: Should homeschooling be allowed?: Homeschooling is prohibited in Germany. Reform pedagogues want to change this ...
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ÖPNV-Streik: Gilt die Schulpflicht auch, wenn keine Busse fahren?: Wer mit dem Nahverkehr zur Schule muss, für den wird der Donnerstag wohl umständlich: Die ...
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AfD against compulsory schooling: How the party is targeting democracy with homeschooling
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More and more truants: State premiers want to take action: Across Germany, numerous students are absent from school without excuse. The state premiers no longer ...
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Ministry: Demonstration not a reason for missing school: Demonstrations are important, but compulsory school attendance remains: The Ministry emphasizes that ...
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Excused due to strike: Does compulsory school attendance still apply if no buses are running?
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"I can't force my daughter to go to school": In Germany, compulsory schooling is mandatory. FOCUS presents three families who homeschool their children for ...
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Why the AfD is against compulsory education: The AfD wants to replace compulsory education with a “duty to educate.” Parents should also be allowed to teach ...
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Homeschooler: Sofia is ten and decides for herself what she wants to learn today: In Germany, school attendance is compulsory. Nevertheless, some children never ...
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Extended compulsory education from the upcoming start of the school year - | but many questions remain open
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Key FactsAfD Plans Sweeping Changes in Saxony-Anhalt
Jan 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Ulrich Siegmund intends to streamline the state government by eliminating several ministries and agencies if the AfD gains power in Saxony-Anhalt.
- The state energy agency is targeted for removal, and public broadcasters would be limited to two stations with only factual reporting allowed.
- Siegmund proposes abolishing compulsory schooling and implementing selective policies among migrants.
- Polling shows the AfD near 40%, positioning the party to potentially secure the premiership for the first time in Saxony-Anhalt.
We will significantly streamline the state government.— Ulrich Siegmund announces plans to reform the state government in the event of taking office.
🏫 While some other European countries only have compulsory education for children, Germany has had compulsory schooling for over 300 years ... Show more
Die AfD will die Schulpflicht abschaffen und manche finden das gar nicht so verkehrt
Die AfD will die Schulpflicht abschaffen und manche finden das gar nicht so verkehrt
Compulsory education instead of compulsory schooling: AfD demands reform in Saxony-Anhalt
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Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz warns against an AfD government and the abolition of compulsory schooling
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News blog on Storm Elli: Hospital appeals to Berliners ++ Weather service speaks of extreme situation
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In Deutschland müssen Kinder in die Schule gehen, in Dänemark nicht – vorausgesetzt, die Eltern sorgen selbst für den entsprechenden Unterricht ... Show more
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An avatar enables students to participate in lessons.: The eighth-grader is traveling through Germany with his family of fairground workers ...
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60,000 euro vacation with 22 children: Family fined after Disney trip: A dream vacation with consequences: A British family treats itself to a 60 ...
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Key FactsRising School Absenteeism and Fines in Germany
May 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The number of unexcused absences among students in Germany is rising, reflected in an increase in fines imposed on parents.
- North Rhine-Westphalia saw the highest increase with 45 percent over five years, with the number of fines reaching 8,076 in 2024.
- Main reasons for absenteeism include family issues, school anxiety, and bullying, with some parents also extending school holidays.
- Fines for repeat offenders can reach up to 2,500 euros, varying by state.
Before and after the holidays, cheaper flight tickets are often an allure to not participate in classes.— A spokesperson from the Bavarian city of Augsburg regarding the reasons for school truancy.