Rewards for bank employees providing documents to the fiscal authorities are considered a particularly sensitive issue. Differing opinions on Euro within the CSU Within the CSU opinions on the European Monetary Union differ. The chairman of the CSU delegation in Bonn, Mr. Glos, called for putting an end to spreading fear about the Currency Union. In an interview, Mr. Glos demanded the CSU must now demonstrate clearly that it has recognized the merits of the Euro. Mr. Glos commented that de jure the decision is still open, but de facto has been already been made.
Economy starts the new year with a liability Stuttgart.
Mr. Henkel fears that the hike in sales tax will make the unions' hungry for higher wages. BDI President Henkel expects a slight upturn of the domestic economy. The Asia crisis, however, might affect the German economy more strongly than anticipated. Mr. Henkel called on the government to change its tax policy. He pointed out that it is a misconception to associate lower taxes with lower revenue.