But Norbert Walter-Borjans, of the main opposition Social Democrats, told the Bundesrat it was a deal which made "honest taxpayers feel like fools".

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"She is focused on technology, innovation and competition, " interests that by their very nature often necessitate collaboration, says Dr. Norbert Walter, chief economist of Deutsche Bank Group.

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"She is focused on technology, innovation and competition, " interests that by their very nature often necessitate collaboration, says Dr. Norbert Walter, chief economist of Deutsche Bank Group (nyse: DB - news - people ).

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