Chancellor Scholz aims to demonstrate concrete action before the summer recess, but faces challenges in enacting impactful reforms. The current governing coalition, comprised of the Social Democrats and the Greens, is struggling to improve its standing in opinion polls. Analysts suggest that painful reforms are unlikely to significantly boost their popularity before autumn elections. The right-wing populist party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), is poised to capitalize on any further missteps by the government. The situation presents a difficult outlook for the coalition as they approach a crucial electoral period. The AfD is actively anticipating and awaiting further governmental errors to strengthen their position.