During a heated Bundestag debate, the AfD criticized the federal government for allegedly failing to seriously investigate the destruction of the gas pipelines, suggesting state involvement, particularly from Ukraine. Opponents, including members from the Union, SPD, Greens, and Left parties, dismissed the proposal as a populist maneuver aimed at influencing upcoming state elections. They argued that the investigation should be left to judicial authorities, with existing inquiries already underway regarding suspects linked to the attacks.