CSU leader Markus Söder has ruled out coalition possibilities with the Greens and stated that working with the SPD will be difficult, citing challenges surrounding the Bürgergeld policy. He favors a partnership with the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and emphasizes the need for a strong, focused agenda for the Union on economic and migration issues. Söder also stated that he does not envision a federal ministerial role for himself but aims to play a significant part in coalition negotiations to push for conservative policies.