Germany, Liechtenstein tax haven row

February 20, 2008

Prime Minister Otmar Hasler's visit has been overshadowed by the German investigation into hundreds of people suspected of dodging taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. Since the investigation came to light, German politicians have said tax havens like Liechtenstein have no place in Europe. But Liechtenstein says it would be willing to sign a cooperation agreement to fight fraud. Joanna Partridge reports for Reuters