During a conference in Paris, Merz outlined three prerequisites: cessation of hostilities in the region, an international mandate preferably from the United Nations, and approval from the Bundestag. However, skepticism exists within the government regarding the feasibility of these conditions, particularly the likelihood of obtaining a UN mandate, given recent vetoes by China and Russia. Additionally, opposition from the SPD, particularly concerning the definition of ‘stable peace’ and the potential for renewed conflict, complicates the prospect of a military mission.