Wolfgang Schäuble

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Wolfgang Schäuble, current President of the Bundestag, was Germany’s Federal Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2017. He previously served as Minister of the Interior during the governments of Angela Merkel (2005-09) and Helmut Kohl (1989-91), and has been Chairman of Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union.

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A Better Investment Framework for Africa
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A Better Investment Framework for Africa

Jun 7, 2017 Wolfgang Schäuble promotes a key item of Germany's agenda during its presidency of the G20.

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Germany, the G20, and Inclusive Globalization
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Germany, the G20, and Inclusive Globalization

Mar 13, 2017 Wolfgang Schäuble highlights his country's efforts during its G20 presidency to boost private investment in Africa.

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Why Taxation Must Go Global
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Why Taxation Must Go Global

Oct 30, 2014 Wolfgang Schäuble wants international standards and enforcement to prevent tax evasion and avoidance.

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Conquering Europe’s Debt Mountain

Conquering Europe’s Debt Mountain

Dec 13, 2010 Wolfgang Schäuble

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A German Conservative Credo

A German Conservative Credo

Mar 28, 2002 Wolfgang Schäuble

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