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Uta Nickel

Uta Nickel

East German finance minister and economist (born 1941)

Uta Nickel (born 19 July 1941) is a German economist and one of the former finance ministers of East Germany.

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Early life and education

Nickel was born in Leipzig on 19 July 1941.[1][2] She studied economics.[3]

Career

Nickel joined the ruling party of East Germany, Socialist Unity, in 1960.[2] She served as the councillor of finance of Leipzig in the period between 1963 and 1976.[2] 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, replacing Ernst Höfner in the post.[4] She was part of "reform-minded" cabinet formed by Hans Modrow.[5]

She resigned from the office in January 1990 following the allegations that she was involved in illegal payments.[3] Upon these accusations, she was investigated by the prosecutor general for financial breach of trust.[3] Nickel denied any wrongdoing.[6] Nickel's term officially ended on 12 April 1990 when Walter Siegert was appointed as acting finance minister.[7]

After retiring from politics Nickel worked as a consultant for two property development companies based in Cologne.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Democratic Republic of Germany/Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Nickel, Uta" (in German). Bundesstiftung Aufarbeitung. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  3. [3]
    "East German Minister Quits". New Straits Times. East Berlin. 23 January 1990. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. [4]
    Mike Leary (19 November 1989). "Shops Lure A Million To The West". The Inquirer. East Berlin. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  5. [5]
    "East Germany Approves "Reform-minded" Cabinet". TimesDaily. West Berlin. Associated Press. 19 November 1989. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  6. [6]
    William Tuohy (23 January 1990). "East German Leader Offers Cabinet Posts to Opposition Groups". Los Angeles Times. East Berlin. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  7. [7]
    "Ministerien. Ministerium der Finanzen" (in German). Deutsche Einheit. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
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