Patra Deputy Mayor proposes debt installment extensions

Patra Deputy Mayor Dionysios Plessas has submitted a proposal to the Municipal Council regarding Law 5314/2026. The proposal seeks to allow municipal debtors to settle their obligations through installments ranging from two to 48 months, expanding upon the current fixed 24-month limit.

The proposal outlines that the specific number of installments would be determined by the Municipal Council based on various criteria. Authority to grant these arrangements depends on the debt amount: the Treasurer handles debts up to €50,000, the Municipal Committee manages amounts between €50,000 and €150,000, and the Municipal Council oversees debts exceeding €150,000.

Additionally, the proposal advocates for the cancellation of debts for financially insolvent individuals and seeks to protect municipal public accountants from prosecution if they do not enforce mandatory collection measures decided by the Council. The Deputy Mayor criticized recent government codes for increasing pressure on families through 50% penalties and mandatory debt transfers to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).