Germany wrestles with its world role

Editorial says that before his resignation in May 2010, German President Horst Köhler made repeated efforts to encourage Germany to conduct a mature debate about its global role, which is something the country needs to do.

ESO: Background information: Germany's internal struggle over the role of military force http://www.europeansources.info/record/germanys-internal-struggle-over-the-role-of-military-force/

BBC News, 1.6.10: Why did German President Horst Koehler resign? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/10207180.stm

Deutsche Welle, 1.6.10: Press review: Koehler resignation a disservice to office of president http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5636499,00.html

Deutsche Welle, 31.5.10: German public and politicians stunned by president's resignation http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5635018,00.html

Spiegel Online International, 31.5.10: German President Horst Köhler Resigns http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,697785,00.html

Spiegel Online International, 1.6.10: Horst Köhler 'Has Acted with Extreme Negligence' http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,698041,00.html

Spiegel Online International, 1.6.10: Merkel's Search for New German President Full of Potential Pitfalls http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,698030,00.html

Deutsche Welle, 1.6.10: Labor minister emerges as favorite for next German president http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5637374,00.html

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 1.6.10: President deserts Afghanistan debate (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief-cover/263461-president-deserts-afghanistan-debate

EurActiv, 1.6.10: German president resigns over ‘misplaced’ comment http://www.euractiv.com/pa/german-president-resigns-misplac-news-494726

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