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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 debtor home seizures affect the finance ministry?

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Council of State ruling may limit finance ministry's debt recovery 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 covers debts owed to public bodies, including tax debts and social security contributions. This judicial constraint directly limits the operational capacity of the tax authority, which is a key revenue collection arm, thereby restricting the finance ministry's ability to recover public debt.

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  • The ruling 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 state may not seize and auction a debtor's family home for unpaid public debts unless it first investigates and rules out other assets that could settle the claim.iefimerida.gr
  • The decision is a setback for the tax authority at a time when the government is promoting relief for borrowers.iefimerida.gr

Why it matters

The ability of the state to recover public debts is critical for maintaining government solvency and funding public services. By limiting the state's most aggressive debt recovery tool—the seizure of a family home—the ruling directly constrains the revenue streams available to the finance ministry.

This judicial action occurs while the government, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is actively promoting relief for borrowers by extending payment plans to 120 installments and adding protection for primary residences in out-of-court settlements.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the finance ministry attempt to challenge the Council of State's ruling?
  • Will the government introduce new legislation to circumvent the limitations on asset seizure?

What would change this answer

The government amends the Code for the Collection of Public RevenueThe finance ministry could regain greater operational flexibility in debt recovery, mitigating the ruling's impact.
The Council of State issues further clarifications on the principle of proportionalityThe scope of the ruling could narrow, potentially allowing seizures under specific, documented circumstances.

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