Klaus Hänsch

Klaus Hänsch, 87, died on August 4, 2026. Klaus Hänsch was known publicly as a German politician and member (1979–2009) and president (1994–1997) of the European Parliament. He was a Member of the European Parliament representing the SPD from 17 July 1979 until 13 July 2009 and sat with the Party of European Socialists group. He was vice-chairman of the PES group since 1989, except during his service as President of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1997. Public biographical listings identify Hänsch as a German politician. Hänsch was also associated with member (1979–2009) and president (1994–1997) of the European Parliament. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Hänsch. This public record remains centered on Hänsch's work as a German politician and member (1979–2009) and president (1994–1997) of the European Parliament and the documented milestones of that career.