10. March 2026

Obituary: Professor Michael Bohnet ZEF is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Michael Bohnet (1937-2026)

Professor Bohnet played pivotal role in establishing ZEF in the mid-1990s

Professor Michael Bohnet was one of the influential pioneers in the establishment of ZEF. As an Executive Director of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) he played a key role in designing the idea for ZEF in the mid-1990s.

Michael Bohnet (1937-2026)
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Michael Bohnet also contributed to ZEF's legal establishment following Germany's reunification and the parliament's relocation from Bonn to Berlin. This legal framework formed the basis for ZEF's foundation.

He remained closely associated with ZEF in the years that followed, supporting our work as Chairman of the International Advisory Board and through the Association of Friends. We are very grateful to him for his long-standing commitment, inspiration and trust.

We will remember Michael Bohnet and his significant contributions to creating and developing ZEF.

Our sincere condolences go out to his family.

 

 

 

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