In a recent interview with ARD television, Bas asserted that a lesser amount would lack credibility. CDU deputy leader Middelberg acknowledged the validity of Bas’s objectives but indicated that their realization depends on the tax reform’s execution, which requires stringent budgetary discipline. He expressed confidence in the potential for savings within the budget but opposed fixed timelines for reform, suggesting that achieving the goals is more important than adhering to deadlines. The German government plans to introduce several reform initiatives in the coming weeks, focusing on pensions and taxation.