At a traditional spargel (asparagus) dinner, Jörg Nigge, the mayor of Celle, articulated the challenges of justifying the government’s actions to constituents, noting a decline in CDU support. Mathias Middelberg, deputy chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, emphasized the need for a comprehensive reform agenda within 90 days to address pressing issues such as healthcare and taxation. Conversely, some party members, including Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, advocated for coalition unity, dismissing speculation about a coalition collapse and urging a focus on fulfilling governmental responsibilities.