Bavarian Deputy Premier Hubert Aiwanger Found Dead in Berlin Hotel Room
Police are investigating the death of the Free Voters leader, who was due at a party office opening but missed it after feeling unwell.
- On Wednesday, Bavarian Deputy Prime Minister Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel, according to German media reports. The 55-year-old led the Free Voters party and served as Bavaria's economy minister.
- The Free Voters party has governed Bavaria in coalition with the Christian Social Union since 2018, with Aiwanger as party leader. He was known for espousing populist rhetoric throughout his political career.
- After feeling unwell in Berlin, Aiwanger missed a scheduled party office opening, the daily Bild reported. His body was later discovered in his hotel room.
- "We are all deeply shocked," Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder said on social media platform X. Soeder confirmed the sudden death of his deputy and coalition partner.
- There was no immediate comment from Berlin police or prosecutors regarding the cause of death. The circumstances surrounding Aiwanger's passing remain unclear as investigation details emerge.
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German politician Hubert Aiwanger (55) was found dead in his hotel room in Berlin. Aiwanger was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs in the state of Bavaria. German politicians are shocked: "Bavaria will be different without him".
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