Horst Koehler, Germany's president from 2004 to 2010 and a respected global policymaker with a particular interest in Africa, died on Saturday at the age of 81. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/01/world/politics/horst-koehler-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #horstkoehler #germany #obituary
Horst Koehler, former German president and IMF chief, dies at 81

Despite being a largely unknown figure before assuming the presidency, Koehler quickly proved himself in opinion polls to be one of Germany's most popular political figures.

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Ex-German President, Horst Koehler is dead: Horst Koehler, a former President of Germany, passed away at the age of 81. Serving as head of state from 2004 to 2010, Koehler died on Saturday after a brief illness, according to a statement from Germany’s Presidency. “Koehler passed away early this morning in Berlin after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family,” […] https://creebhills.com/2025/02/ex-german-president-horst-koehler-is-dead?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HorstKoehler #FormerPresident #Germany #RestInPeace #PoliticalHistory
Ex-German President, Horst Koehler is dead

Horst Koehler, a former President of Germany, passed away at the age of 81.

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