In a press conference, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder criticized the German federal government, led by the black-red coalition, for its insufficient efforts to repatriate German tourists stranded in the Middle East. He emphasized that the current number of evacuation flights is insufficient and called for the deployment of more aircraft to expedite the process. Söder suggests that the government should consider using Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) planes as part of the evacuation strategy.

Söder noted that while the evacuation operation has started to gain momentum, the initial phases were slow and not adequately supported. He insists that more efforts are necessary to assist individuals caught in this crisis, stating that the government needs to enhance its action plan to ensure the safety and timely return of its citizens. His comments reflect a growing concern among German citizens regarding the government's response to the situation in the Middle East.

This criticism comes at a time when several evacuation flights from Saudi Arabia to Germany are planned. The Bundestag has also recently approved a reform of the citizen's income, contrasting the turmoil of the evacuation efforts. Söder's call for increased action indicates a larger discourse on the importance of government efficiency in crisis situations, as well as the need for a more robust and proactive approach to international emergencies affecting citizens abroad.