But the State is not the best contractors

Ten days of the statutory German Werner Schnappauf, fifty-six years, former Minister of the Bavarian environment, explains the "Echos" what they expect of the next German Government: of the tax cuts. And Pittsburgh G20: clear rules for banks, so that they ensure adequate funding of companies.

You been shocked, in recent months by the interventionism of the State in novel areas

In the banking sector, the intervention of the State was necessary, because it has a systemic function. But the State is not the best contractors. So, it should withdraw as soon as possible areas where he became Manager of the crisis.

Is there a shortage of credit in Germany

Is at the moment, no, no widespread shortage. But, as soon as there will be a free recovery, companies will need cash. We run the very real risk of late 2009 or early 2010, a shortage of credit critical. Absolutely avoid that the first timid signs of recovery are thus suppressed.

Do you problématiquela dependence of the German economy to exports Should boost internal demand

The Germany was, in recent years, the export world champion. It is these foreign sales from growth. And products "made in Germany" we offer enormous opportunities for the post-crisis, for example in the field of the fight against climate change. As regards domestic demand, Yes, it makes sense to lighten the tax burden on middle class working.

But the State of public finances allow

Tax on income and corporate structural changes are necessary. But we are realistic: can do both. More than 10 billion euros tax reductions are not possible for the next year. Tax cuts require very strict budget discipline and growth strategy to increase tax revenues. This is however not a reason to leave the State, in the years to come, the tax system through.

What do you think of the French and German leaders and bankers remuneration requirements

Naturally, we need better rules. We advocate for a direction of premiums on the long-term success and transparency. That said, to focus on bonuses in the effort of regulation of financial markets, it may be popular, but it does not really help to overcome the crisis. On the merits, there is much more important than the question of compensation. The decisions of the G20 in London, for example, must finally be applied concretely.

What do you expect the G20 in Pittsburgh

These States must agree on clear and valid rules at the international level. German industry, export-oriented is particularly dependent on the most modern financial instruments. It must prevent that the banks again take reckless risks. I call on the heads of State and Government to not just announcement effects. We need clear rules so that the industry is properly funded.

How you react to the electoral success of the radical left in the last regional

As you know, we have no mission to comment in General different coalitions formed in the Länder. But our reserve falls once a party who rejects openly the fundamental principles for German corporations has a chance of entering government. This is why I am against any governmental participation of Die Linke, whether at the level regional or federal.