In light of a recent agreement between the Union, SPD, and the Greens regarding a substantial financial package, the FDP has launched a sharp critique against Friedrich Merz, the CDU chairman and potential new Chancellor of Germany. Christian Dürr, the FDP's parliamentary leader, expressed his discontent, stating that Merz has abandoned his principles during negotiations with the Social Democrats, and has now fully capitulated to the Greens. Dürr's statements to the press highlight his disappointment over the cancellation of necessary economic reforms, which he claims are being obscured by massive debt accumulation. He further criticized the notion of enshrining ideological climate policies into the German constitution, suggesting that Merz is regressing even from the current state of affairs. The agreement reached by the Union, SPD, and Greens follows extensive discussions and outlines a multi-billion euro initiative aimed at bolstering defense and enhancing infrastructure investment. However, to implement the necessary constitutional amendments, the CDU/CSU and SPD will require the support of the Greens, who have successfully advocated for a significant allocation of funds--specifically, 100 billion euros out of the total 500 billion earmarked for infrastructure--to be directed towards climate protection efforts. The FDP, which faced elimination from the Bundestag in the recent elections held on February 23, remains steadfast in its commitment to the debt brake enshrined in the constitution. Nonetheless, there are indications that this principle may be loosened to accommodate increased defense expenditures. The financing of infrastructure projects through new borrowing is also firmly opposed by the FDP, illustrating a significant ideological divide among the parties involved. With these developments unfolding, the internal dynamics within the CDU are under scrutiny, with some members expressing doubts about Merz's leadership capabilities. The situation has prompted discussions about the essential qualities a Chancellor must possess, particularly the ability to unite and inspire support among the populace. As the Union and SPD engage in discussions across various workgroups to tackle pressing issues, the political landscape continues to evolve, revealing the challenges ahead as coalition negotiations progress.