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Greece: Debt reform, energy crisis, and political strategy

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The Greek political landscape remains defined by intense disputes over private debt management, taxation, and the cost of living. A major shift in the out-of-court debt settlement mechanism is scheduled for September 21, introducing a primary residence protection scheme. In debt management, the government is moving to extend debt repayment installments from 72 to 120, with a minimum monthly payment of 30 euros. This framework allows for the inclusion of debts that become overdue up to December 31, 2024, with applications accepted until June 30, 2027. Regarding energy, the government continues to address the fuel and heating oil crisis. As of late September 2026, measures include increasing the diesel subsidy from 10 to 15 cents per liter, while efforts aim to keep heating oil prices below 1.75 euros per liter. Mitsotakis has emphasized energy cooperation through the Vertical Corridor, aiming to establish Greece as a natural gas hub for Europe using American LNG. ~~As the 2027 elections approach, Mitsotakis has characterized the climate as ‘very turbulent waters.’~~ On October 10, 2026, he Mitsotakis outlined critical political thresholds for New Democracy, identifying a 25% electoral threshold as a turning point. He stated that while he does not intend to resign if the party achieves between 26% and 27%, a result below 25% would likely ~~result in the loss of the parliamentary seat bonus, making~~ make a majority government ~~difficult~~ difficult. Following this, on October 12, Deputy Minister of National Economy and ~~potentially necessitating a coalition. He conceded that if~~ Finance Dimitris Markopoulos reaffirmed the ~~party falls~~ government’s commitment to ~~25%, those questioning his leadership would be ‘justified’~~ supporting citizens against the energy crisis while maintaining fiscal stability. Speaking in ~~doing so.~~ Piraeus, Markopoulos emphasized the need to adhere to European fiscal rules and criticized opposition proposals for generalized tax cuts, arguing that policies must be based on the country’s actual capabilities. He ~~also~~ noted that ~~the recent visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‘confirmed the depth of the strategic relationship between the USA and Greece,’ spanning defense, security, and technology.~~ Greece remains in a stronger position than major European economies, such as France, to manage current economic uncertainties.

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