Former German President Horst Köhler dies at 81

Horst Köhler, a former head of the International Monetary Fund and popular German president, has died at the age of 81. He served as president from 2004 to 2010, gaining popularity by positioning himself as an outsider to political elites. Köhler resigned abruptly in 2010 following controversial comments about Germany’s military involvement. He was praised for his attention to Africa and efforts to improve relations with Poland. Before his presidency, Köhler had a successful career in economic diplomacy and international finance. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed condolences and praised Köhler’s contributions to Germany and the world.

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