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In a significant legislative move to reduce litigation costs and delays, Greece’s Ministries of Justice and Finance have introduced a new mandatory mediation process for cadastral disputes involving public bodies and private citizens. The bill, passed yesterday in Parliament, requires the State, Local Government Authorities, and Public Law Entities to pursue mediation before resorting to court action.
Under the new framework, disputes related to cadastral registrations must first undergo an initial mediation session conducted by a certified cadastral mediator registered with the Ministry of Justice’s special registry. This step is compulsory before any formal litigation. A State Legal Advisor or an authorized lawyer will represent the public side, ensuring that the State’s interests are safeguarded with all necessary documentation submitted promptly.
Importantly, failure to provide required documents will legally infer that the State is not asserting its rights, while responsible public officials may face disciplinary sanctions for non-compliance. The policy aims to prevent the costly and often protracted mass lawsuits that have burdened courts while enhancing transparency and public trust in the national cadastre system.
Key highlighted benefits include faster, more reliable dispute resolution through out-of-court mechanisms, easing judicial workloads and resource savings, and strengthening legal certainty and public confidence in property registrations. The law also institutionalizes the timely participation of the State in dispute resolution.
The new mediation mandate will take effect from September 16, 2025, allowing adequate time for the involved parties and agencies to prepare for the procedural changes.
For stakeholders in real estate, tax, and public administration, this reform marks a crucial step toward modernizing Greece’s property dispute landscape, with implications for legal risk management and tax compliance assurance.
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