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  1. (FILES) German president Horst Koehler (C) takes part in the funeral of Brother Roger Schutz, 23 August 2005 in the community's Reconciliation church in Taize, eastern France. Germany's former president, Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on February 1, 2025 at the age of 81 after a brief illness, officials announced. Koehler "passed away early this morning in Berlin... after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family", the German presidency said.

    German ex-president Horst Koehler dead at 81

    Former German President Horst Koehler, who served from 2004 to 2010, has died at 81 after a brief illness. Known for his significant contributions to Germany…

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