New allegations against Neunkirchen's mayor Aumann are putting the local savings bank and city under pressure. He is accused of obtaining VIP tickets for SV Elversberg football matches for personal use. The CDU now demands an investigation by the economic committee amid rising public pressure.
DGB chairman Ahr gets entangled in SPD party politics: During an economic crisis in Saarland, SPD interests seem to outweigh those of the workers. The DGB's cooperation with the SPD could destabilize the region's economic position.