The CDU party congress in Stuttgart adopted a resolution opposing further loosening of the debt brake, putting them at odds with their coalition partner, the SPD. The resolution, championed by the Junge Union, reinterprets the coalition agreement's clause on new borrowing, stating that the "modernization of the debt brake" should not involve further weakening. This stance contradicts the SPD's interpretation of the agreement, which envisioned a commission to develop proposals for modernizing the debt brake to enable long-term investments. The CDU's decision stems from concerns about increased spending and potential contradictions with their election promises and party program, demanding proof that existing borrowed funds are used for investments rather than consumption before any further changes are considered.