IHK Ostbrandenburg calls for a reduction in bureaucracy and reliable funding commitments for public transport in the region – With the "I can't work like this" campaign, the IHK Ostbrandenburg is taking aim at the increasing hurdles for business. It shows how bureaucracy, lengthy planning procedures and a lack of digital structures slow down entrepreneurs in their day-to-day work.

The Radio Industry Festival for Art and the Present is currently taking place for the third time at the Woltersdorfer Schleuse, a hotspot for art and radio in the state of Brandenburg. The art and community radio station will be broadcasting a varied program of radio plays, features, sound art and discussions until 21 September.

The state government is continuing the "Pact for Care" until June 30, 2027, which consists of various pillars: Expansion of care advice, expansion of the care provision structure and securing skilled workers.

After the first 100 days of the new federal government, Brandenburg's chambers of industry and commerce (IHKs) have drawn a mixed conclusion. Although initial measures have been initiated, key expectations of the regional economy remain unfulfilled.

As of August 31, 1,295 new training contracts had been registered with the IHK Ostbrandenburg for the starting training year. This is 56 fewer contracts than at the same time last year. One of the reasons for this is that the start of training this year falls during the summer vacations; many school leavers have not yet made their decision or the contracts have not yet been submitted to the IHK.

On September 1, advance ticket sales began for all events in the new 2025/2026 season at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum. "It is our best, most diverse and certainly most prominent season to date. The curtain will rise over 200 times in our theater for unique performances, shows, concerts, performances and readings from all areas of the performing arts ...", says Florian Vogel, the theater's Artistic Director.

The "Best of Poetry Slam" is back at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum: On September 20, it will once again be about choosing the best story of all time. Top poets from German-speaking countries will give an insight into what moves them and their world.

The fifth network meeting of the Brandenburg Venues project will take place on October 15, 2025 at Beeskow Castle. With this project, the association not only wants to bring together the association's artists and groups with Brandenburg event organizers, but also work with them and regional cultural administrations to get to the bottom of the conditions for a prosperous artistic and cultural landscape in Brandenburg.

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Mayor Claus Junghanns welcomed 11 young men and women who will begin their training or dual studies at the city administration of Frankfurt (Oder) with immediate effect or from October. The trainees and students will complete the practical part of their training or studies in the specialist departments of the municipal administration and also in the rescue station and at Frankfurt (Oder) Hospital, among other places.

On Thursday, September 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Viadrina General Student Committee invites you to the election forum at BLOK O. The mayoral candidates Désirée Schrade (CDU), Simona Koß (SPD) and Dr. Axel Strasser (non-party) will take part in the discussion ahead of the mayoral election.