At the retreat in Cottbus, the AfD faction criticized the German government for inaction regarding high energy prices, advocating for a reduction in energy taxes and the abolition of the CO2 tax. Their position paper also called for a return to nuclear energy and increased gas imports from Russia, alongside demands for lower corporate taxes and an increase in the tax-free allowance for individuals and children. Controversial topics, such as relations with U.S. President Trump and military conscription, were reportedly not addressed.