Türmer criticized the dual role of party leadership and government office held by Bas and Klingbeil, suggesting it has led to a lack of clarity regarding the party’s fundamental orientation. While Bas and Klingbeil cautioned against internal personnel debates, emphasizing the need for unity, the SPD’s parliamentary faction in Rhineland-Palatinate advocated for both substantive and leadership changes. Brandenburg’s Secretary Fischer called for swift governmental reforms, warning that electoral setbacks should not lead to despair or self-absorption.