Industrial appointment signals shift in German tax direction

April 30 1999

The German Finance Minister, Hans Eichel, has indicated that he will appoint Heribert Zitzelsberger, Head of Tax at Bayer Chemicals, as his deputy on tax policy. The move may promote better relations between industry and government on tax policy, following the unpopular policies of former finance minister Oskar Lafontaine.

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