Fewer Civil Service Appointments in Saxony-Anhalt

Fewer Civil Service Appointments in Saxony-Anhalt - Fewer Civil Service Appointments in Saxony-Anhalt

The number of new civil servant appointments in Saxony-Anhalt has dropped by mid-December 2025. This decline affects various groups, including those completing their preparatory service and employees transitioning from other sectors. The state’s workforce now includes around 24,500 salaried civil servants alongside 30,000 public-sector staff under collective agreements.

In recent years, Saxony-Anhalt has seen fluctuations in civil servant hiring. In 2023, the state appointed 872 new civil servants. The following year, this number rose slightly to 933. However, by 2025, appointments fell to just 694.

The decline spans multiple categories. Fewer candidates completed their preparatory service before securing permanent roles. Public-sector employees seeking civil servant status also faced delays. Additionally, fewer officials transferred from external employers to the state administration. Finance Minister Michael Richter (CDU) oversees the state’s budget but has not directly addressed the hiring slowdown. Instead, his focus has been on extending the Corona emergency measures until 2026. This move allows the state to bypass debt restrictions and fund key projects, such as hospital upgrades, school renovations, and digitalisation efforts in administration.

The drop in appointments leaves Saxony-Anhalt with 24,500 salaried civil servants in its administration. Alongside them, 30,000 public-sector employees continue working under collective bargaining terms. The state’s hiring trends will likely remain tied to budgetary decisions and ongoing emergency funding measures.