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Foreclosure: Law Proposals Before the Finance Committee

Published March 22, 2026, 14:12
Foreclosure: Law Proposals Before the Finance Committee

Two government bills regarding the upgrade of the Financial Commissioner's debt confirmation mechanism will be discussed by the Parliamentary Committee on Finance on Monday. The bills provide for the addition of debt restructuring capabilities and the creation of a compliance mechanism with the Commissioner's decisions, aiming to strengthen borrower protection and decongest the courts. A total of 26 legislative proposals were submitted by various parties, and the committee will decide which will be forwarded to the Plenary Session. The Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, stated that the bills will allow borrowers to appeal to the Financial Commissioner earlier for debt confirmation, creating more time for negotiation and restructuring. In case of disagreement, borrowers will be able to turn to an Insolvency Counselor to draw up a personal repayment plan. In addition, it is proposed to make the decisions of the Financial Commissioner binding up to an amount of 20,000 euros. These bills are considered an effort to protect primary residences and prevent foreclosures.