In a recent interview with Deutschlandfunk, Schwesig reiterated her call for a meeting between state leaders and the Chancellor to discuss potential government measures, aligning with Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil’s proposal for state intervention. Meanwhile, CDU’s Economic Minister Reiche dismissed SPD’s demands as costly and ineffective, while Green Party leader Banaszak criticized the coalition’s discord, advocating for a reduction in electricity taxes funded by a windfall tax on oil companies. Further discussions between the Union and SPD are anticipated.