Hans Eichel, stodgy but safe

Article Abstract:

German finance minister, Hans Eichel, was state premier of Hesse, Germany, for eight years, and has moved to the political right, favoring measures to boost investment and employment. His skills in building a consensus may become useful since he follows Oskar Lafontaine in the post of finance miister, and there was opposition to many of Lafontaine's ideas. Eichel is seen as favoring business more than did Lafontaine, and he is likely to stress the need for structural reform of the German economy.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Political aspects, Social Democratic Party of Germany

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Holding steady, just, maybe - and maybe not

Article Abstract:

The German economy is believed to be on the edge of recession, and there are conflicting ideas of what the government should do. Finance minister Hans Eichel seems to be taking a 'wait and see' approach rather than cutting interest rates or taxes.

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Rebirth of a salesman

Article Abstract:

The improvements in the Germany economy are examined, and the role of chancellor Gerhard Schroder is assessed in detail.

Cover Story, Schroder, Gerhard

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