Ministry of Finance of the Hellenic Republic Υπουργείο Οικονομικών Ελλάδας |
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Coat of arms of the Hellenic Republic, as emblem of the Hellenic Government
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Appointer | Prime Minister of Greece |
Inaugural holder | Adamantios Androutsopoulos |
Formation | 21 April 1967 |
Website | Ministry of Finance's Office |
The Ministry of Finance (Greek: Υπουργείο Οικονομικών) is the government department responsible for Greece's public finances. The incumbent minister, since 23 September 2015, is Euclid Tsakalotos of Syriza.
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According to Article 73 of the Constitution of Greece, any bills relating to pensions must be submitted by the Minister of Finance. According to Article 75 of the Constitution, any bill relating to expenditure or a reduction in revenue must not be introduced unless accompanied by a special report on the bill, signed by the Minister of Finance. Finally, according to Article 79 of the Constitution, the Minister of Finance must bring the budget before the Hellenic Parliament at least one month before the start of the fiscal year, for it to be voted on.