Miersch emphasized the state’s responsibility to prevent economic collapse, stating that all options, including declaring a budgetary emergency and incurring new debt, should be considered. This proposal has faced criticism from the opposition Union party, which argues for prioritizing work incentives and bureaucratic reduction instead of increasing debt. Miersch warned that disruptions in global supply chains could have severe economic repercussions, advocating for targeted direct payments as a more equitable form of relief, similar to measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.