Greece’s Minister of Finance, Yannis Pierrakakis, has criticized the opposition parties for what he claims is a misleading narrative surrounding “red loans” – non-performing loans. Pierrakakis alleges the opposition is shifting goalposts and failing to acknowledge that 70% of borrowers who lost their loan restructuring arrangements had not made a single payment. The dispute centers on the financial burden of these loans, with the minister implying the opposition is downplaying borrower responsibility. Communist Party leader Dimitrios Koutsoumpas has countered by demanding that banks and loan servicers bear the cost of addressing the issue. This exchange highlights ongoing political tensions regarding economic policy and debt management in Greece. The government maintains its position on loan restructuring, while the opposition continues to push for alternative solutions and greater financial relief for borrowers.