In a letter to Chancellor’s Office Minister Frei and Economic Minister Reiche, both from the CDU, Klingbeil emphasized the necessity of additional measures to mitigate inflationary pressures. He proposed the introduction of a windfall tax to capture excessive corporate profits during the crisis and advocated for a flexible price cap on fuel. Klingbeil expressed openness to suggestions from the CDU, stressing the urgency of timely decision-making regarding these interventions.