Fıle Germany Presıdent Resıgns

epa02181236 (FILE)?A?file picture dated 23 May 2009 of German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R)?congratulating President Horst Koehler (L)?after his re-election by the Federal Convention in Berlin, Germany. German President Koehler announced his resignation on 31 May 2010 over controversial comments he made about Germany's military role in Afghanistan. Mr Koehler had suggested during a recent trip to Afghanistan that the German military was active in the region to defend economic interests. He said he could not justify the remarks he had made,said he had not exercised the necessary respect for his office.  EPA/TIM BRAKEMEIER