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some details on the proposals:
all very moderate and sensible. it appears that syriza have arrived, as all social democrats do, very quickly at their 'shooting rosa luxemburg' moment. 
Fiscal structural policies
Tax policies
Broaden the definition of tax fraud and evasion, making it harder to avoid taxes
Improve the collection of VAT, fighting evasion using technology
Create "a new culture of tax compliance" to make sure that all sections of society - particularly the wealthy - "contribute fairly to the financing of public policies"
Work with European and international partners to establish a database that helps tax authorities assess the veracity of previous income tax returns
Public Spending
Work towards improving the efficiency of central and local government departments
Identify cost-saving measures through a thorough spending review of every ministry, reorganising non-salary and non-pension expenditures which account for "an astounding 56% of total public expenditure"
Use cross-checking to validate benefits to "help identify non-eligible beneficiaries"
Control health expenditure and improve medical services, while granting universal access to healthcare
Social Security
Take measures to continue modernising the pension system, reducing the social and political pressure for early retirement
Public Administration and Corruption
Make the fight against corruption a national priority
Target the smuggling of fuel and tobacco products, and tackle money laundering
Activate legislation to ensure that media outlets pay market prices for the broadcast frequencies they use
Financial Stability
Instalment schemes
Improve enforcement methods for collecting unpaid taxes
De-criminalise lower income debtors with small liabilities
Banking and non-performing loans
Collaborate with banks to avoid auctions of the main residence of households that are below a certain income threshold, while "punishing strategic defaulters"
Take measures to support the most vulnerable households, and modernise bankruptcy laws
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Policies to promote growth
Privatisation and public asset management
Commit not to roll back privatisations that have been completed, and to respect tender processes that have already been launched
Review privatisations that have not yet been launched with a view to maximising the state's long-term benefits
Labour market reforms
Phase in "a new 'smart' approach to collective wage bargaining that balances the need for flexibility with fairness"
Over time, to raise the minimum wage in a manner that safeguards competitiveness and employment prospects
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Humanitarian crisis
Address needs arising from the recent rise in absolute poverty though measures such as food stamps
Evaluate a pilot minimum income scheme, with a view to extending it nationwide
Ensure that the fight against the humanitarian crisis does not have a negative effect on the finances
Tax policies
Broaden the definition of tax fraud and evasion, making it harder to avoid taxes
Improve the collection of VAT, fighting evasion using technology
Create "a new culture of tax compliance" to make sure that all sections of society - particularly the wealthy - "contribute fairly to the financing of public policies"
Work with European and international partners to establish a database that helps tax authorities assess the veracity of previous income tax returns
Public Spending
Work towards improving the efficiency of central and local government departments
Identify cost-saving measures through a thorough spending review of every ministry, reorganising non-salary and non-pension expenditures which account for "an astounding 56% of total public expenditure"
Use cross-checking to validate benefits to "help identify non-eligible beneficiaries"
Control health expenditure and improve medical services, while granting universal access to healthcare
Social Security
Take measures to continue modernising the pension system, reducing the social and political pressure for early retirement
Public Administration and Corruption
Make the fight against corruption a national priority
Target the smuggling of fuel and tobacco products, and tackle money laundering
Activate legislation to ensure that media outlets pay market prices for the broadcast frequencies they use
Financial Stability
Instalment schemes
Improve enforcement methods for collecting unpaid taxes
De-criminalise lower income debtors with small liabilities
Banking and non-performing loans
Collaborate with banks to avoid auctions of the main residence of households that are below a certain income threshold, while "punishing strategic defaulters"
Take measures to support the most vulnerable households, and modernise bankruptcy laws
line
Policies to promote growth
Privatisation and public asset management
Commit not to roll back privatisations that have been completed, and to respect tender processes that have already been launched
Review privatisations that have not yet been launched with a view to maximising the state's long-term benefits
Labour market reforms
Phase in "a new 'smart' approach to collective wage bargaining that balances the need for flexibility with fairness"
Over time, to raise the minimum wage in a manner that safeguards competitiveness and employment prospects
line
Humanitarian crisis
Address needs arising from the recent rise in absolute poverty though measures such as food stamps
Evaluate a pilot minimum income scheme, with a view to extending it nationwide
Ensure that the fight against the humanitarian crisis does not have a negative effect on the finances
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