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Part of The Council of State handles administrative appeals in Greece, and pension reform originated during Alexis Tsipras' administration.

How could the Council of State's ruling on home seizures affect New Democracy?

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New Democracy's debt collection efforts may face constraints from constitutional ruling The Council of State ruled that the state cannot seize and auction a debtor's family home for unpaid public debts unless it first investigates and excludes other assets that could settle the claim. This decision is described as a setback for the tax authority, which operates under the government led by New Democracy. While the ruling does not ban seizures outright, it mandates that authorities must exhaust milder measures first, thereby constraining the operational capacity of the government to enforce public debt collection policies.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 16
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  • The Council of State ruled that the state may not seize and auction a debtor's family home for unpaid public debts unless it first investigates and rules out other assets.iefimerida.gr
  • The decision covers all debts collected under the Code for the Collection of Public Revenue: tax debts, social security contributions and debts owed to municipalities and other public bodies.iefimerida.gr
  • The decision is a setback for the tax authority.iefimerida.gr
  • The ruling says debtors may file an objection at any stage, from notice of the seizure through publication of the auction schedule.iefimerida.gr

Why it matters

The ruling directly impacts the government's fiscal policy and its ability to manage public revenue. For New Democracy, which leads the government, this constraint limits the effectiveness of its tax authority in collecting public debts, potentially affecting the state's financial stability and revenue targets.

This decision comes as the government is promoting relief for borrowers, having extended payment plans to 120 installments and capped debt servicers' upfront fees at 15%. The court's ruling reinforces constitutional protections for primary residences, aligning with a broader trend of judicial oversight on state power.

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  • Will the government appeal the Council of State's decision?
  • Will the government introduce new legislation to circumvent the ruling's limitations?

What would change this answer

The government successfully appeals the rulingThe operational constraint on debt seizure could be lifted, restoring the tax authority's full enforcement capacity.
The government introduces new, stricter debt collection lawsThe government could attempt to mitigate the ruling's impact by changing the legal framework for debt collection.

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