During a recent F.A.Z. congress, Merz criticized Trump for not discussing German support in the Iran conflict beforehand, prompting varied responses from opposition leaders. AfD leader Alice Weidel advocated for internal conflict resolution among allies, while Green Party spokesperson Deborah Düring emphasized the need for a clear stance against Trump. Meanwhile, former CSU leader Erwin Huber criticized current party dynamics under Markus Söder, calling for unity and constructive collaboration within the coalition amid pressing political challenges.