PASOK proposes new measures to address Greece's private debt

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PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has presented a comprehensive '10+1' proposal to address Greece's private debt, which has reached an estimated 417 billion euros, or approximately 168% of the national GDP. The plan aims to provide a 'second chance' for vulnerable debtors and includes measures such as protecting primary residences based on income and asset criteria, and implementing a debt restructuring plan for debts to the state, social security funds, and municipalities. Specifically, for main debts up to 500,000 euros, the proposal suggests paying 70% in up to 120 installments, with the remaining 30% being written off upon successful completion.

The proposal also emphasizes the protection of necessary agricultural land to prevent its acquisition by investment funds and calls for stricter rules for debt servicers.

The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has responded by dismissing the plan as a collection of 'old recipes' and 'already implemented policies.' The Ministry maintains that the protection of the primary residence is already legislated and will be implemented through an out-of-court mechanism starting September 21, offering up to 240 installments for certain debts. The government argues that PASOK's proposals ignore European regulations and could create new injustices for consistent taxpayers and debtors.

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Athens · Greece · Kostas Tsoukalas · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Milena Apostolaki · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · New Democracy · Nikos Androulakis · PASOK · PASOK-Kίνημα Αλλαγής

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[● 3 SOURCES] Private debt issues are linked to the broader economic reality and ongoing inflation affecting households and businesses. www.dimokratia.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The PASOK proposal is based on the principle that those who can pay must do so, those seeking consistency should have sustainable settlement options, and those in genuine financial distress should be' www.dimokratia.gr · www.sbctv.gr · www.tokarfi.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] PASOK has submitted a plan consisting of 10+1 proposals to address private debt. www.dimokratia.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.sbctv.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ot.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Private debt in Greece has reached 417 billion euros, approximately 168% of the GDP. www.reporter.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] For main debts up to 500,000 euros, PASOK proposes paying 70% in up to 120 installments, with the remaining 30% being written off upon successful completion. www.larissapress.gr · www.ot.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] PASOK has outlined 11 specific commitments to address the issue of private debt. www.larisanew.gr · www.ot.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of National Economy and Finance states that the protection of the primary residence is already law and will be implemented via an out-of-court mechanism. fimotro.gr · www.in.gr · www.usay.gr · www.dnews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] PASOK proposes protecting the primary residence using income and asset-based criteria. www.ot.gr · www.larissapress.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The PASOK plan includes provisions for the protection of necessary agricultural land to prevent it from being transferred to funds or large multinationals. www.larissapress.gr