Politics Country February 01, 2025

Former German President Horst Köhler Passes Away

Former German President Horst Köhler, who also served as head of the IMF and was a strong supporter of Africa, has passed away at the age of 81.


Former German President Horst Köhler Passes Away

On Saturday, former President of Germany and former head of the International Monetary Fund, Horst Köhler, passed away at the age of 81. Köhler served as President of Germany from 2004 to 2010. Later, he chaired the International Monetary Fund. In recent years, he actively supported the development of Africa and solutions to global problems. Many people speak about his contributions to various areas of activity:

"Horst Köhler was an outstanding leader who strived for global solidarity and justice. He devoted his life to serving his country and the world," said a representative of the Ministry of Germany.