PASOK tables three amendments relating to banks

The proposals made by main opposition PASOK-Movement for Change concerning bank charges, the imposition of a levy on banks, and the acceleration of the amortisation of deferred tax credits of systemic banks are included in three amendments tabled by the party’s parliamentary group, led by party leader Nikos Androulakis, as attachments to a Ministry of Development bill due to be introduced to the plenary of parliament on Thursday, April 23, for debate and vote.

The amendments concern:

- The acceleration of the amortization of deferred tax credits of systemic credit institutions through additional write-downs linked to profit distributions for the 2025 and 2026 financial years.

- The introduction of an extraordinary levy on credit institutions, as defined under Article 3 of Law 4261/2014, on net profits after tax for the 2025 and 2026 financial years.

- The enhancement of transparency in banking fees and the protection of consumer access to banking services.