Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) expressed doubts regarding the swift implementation of the BAföG reform, citing resistance within the governing coalition and budgetary constraints. In contrast, the SPD has criticized Bär’s remarks as ‘simply incorrect,’ asserting that the coalition has reached an agreement on the reform, which includes increased allowances and reduced bureaucracy. Meanwhile, the AfD has leveraged public sentiment against the Olympic Games in Hamburg to call for the resignation of Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD), while discussions within the FDP continue regarding party unity and positioning against the AfD.