Uta Nickel
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Uta Nickel | |
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Minister of Finance and Prize | |
In office 18 November 1989 – 12 April 1990 | |
Prime Minister | Hans Modrow |
Preceded by | Ernst Höfner |
Succeeded by | Walter Romberg |
Personal details | |
Born | 1941 (age 72–73) |
Nationality | German |
Uta Nickel (born 1941) is one of the former finance ministers of East Germany.
Early life and education
Nickel was born in 1941.[1] She studied economics.[2]
Career
Nickel served as the councillor of finance of Leipzig. She was state secretary for finances and prizes from 1988 to 1989.[1] She was appointed minister of finance and prizes on 18 November 1989.[3] Nickel was part of "reform-minded" cabinet formed by Hans Modrow.[4]
She resigned from the office in January 1990 upon the allegations that she involved in illegal payments.[2] Upon these accusations, she was investigated by the prosecutor general for financial breach of trust.[2] Nickel denied any wrongdoing.[5] Nickel's term officially ended on 12 April 1990 when Walter Romberg was appointed as finance minister.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Democratic Republic of Germany/Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "East German Minister Quits". New Straits Times (East Berlin). 23 January 1990. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ Leary, Mike (19 November 1989). "Shops Lure A Million To The West". The Inquirer (East Berlin). Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ "East Germany Approves "Reform-minded" Cabinet". Times Daily (West Berlin). AP. 19 November 1989. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ Tuohy, William (23 January 1990). "East German Leader Offers Cabinet Posts to Opposition Groups". Los Angeles Times (East Berlin). Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ "East German ministries". Rulers. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
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