Greeks rush through law giving tax amnesties

Greece’s parliament has pushed through legislation in September 2010 that in effect grants a tax amnesty to millions of citizens, in a move at odds with the international organisations (EU, ECB and IMF) overseeing the country’s bail-out.

Officials from the three bodies have warned Greece that one-off measures will not solve the country’s revenue problems.

ESO: Background information: Greek Government Hauls in Billions in Back Taxes http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-government-hauls-in-billions-in-back-taxes/

ESO: Background information: The Greek debt crisis of 2010 http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-greek-debt-crisis-key-sources/

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