The Greek public sector ended June owing €3.55 billion to suppliers, pensioners and taxpayers, according to data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, up €251 million from the end of 2025.

Details of state debt settlement schemes - such as the 100-installment scheme introduced last year or an electronic 12-month scheme available at present - are reportedly the "bone of contention" in talks between Greek representatives and the Institutions, government sources said on Tuesday.