In a statement to Funke Mediengruppe, Chief Executive Berghegger emphasized that citizens expect the government to be effective and to initiate positive changes. He noted that public willingness to accept temporary burdens hinges on clearer communication from federal authorities. Additionally, Berghegger highlighted the need for the government to prioritize fiscal consolidation to facilitate future investments. He called on democratic parties to collectively commit to this objective, suggesting a readiness to defer previous demands to achieve it. This announcement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 14, 2026.