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    Question

    Horst Koehler, who recently passed away, held which of the

    following positions?
    A Prime Minister of Germany Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chancellor of Germany Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C President of Germany Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Governor of the European Central Bank Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Horst Koehler, who passed away at the age of 81, served as Germany’s President from 2004 to 2010. He was an economist and Christian Democrat, previously serving as Deputy Finance Minister under Chancellor Helmut Kohl. He played a crucial role in integrating West German currency into East Germany after German reunification in 1990. Additionally, he was Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2000 before becoming Germany’s president in 2004.

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