Brickbat: Cashless Society
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Starting in 2020, the Greek government will require all residents to spend at least 30 percent of their income electronically. Officials say the move is aimed at fighting tax evasion. Those who fail to meet the requirement will be fined 22 percent of the difference between what they purchase electronically and what they are supposed to spend.