Hubert Aiwanger’s body was discovered in a Berlin hotel after he missed the opening of his Free Voters party’s new office
Bavarian Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Hubert Aiwanger has been found dead in a Berlin hotel at the age of 55, German media have reported, citing police and government sources.
The conservative politician, who also chaired the Free Voters party, was discovered lifeless in his room at the Neuer Fritz hotel in central Berlin on Wednesday, according to Bild. His death was subsequently confirmed by the German news agency dpa and several other outlets.
Aiwanger had been scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening of his party’s new Berlin office earlier that day but reportedly canceled his appearance after feeling unwell. He remained at the hotel and was later found dead after becoming unreachable.
The cause of his death has yet to be established, but police have found no indication of foul play, according to Tagesspiegel.
Aiwanger had served as Bavaria’s economy minister and deputy prime minister since 2018, when his Free Voters formed a governing coalition with the Christian Social Union (CSU) under Markus Söder. He had led the party’s Bavarian branch since 2006 and its national organization since 2010. Aiwanger is survived by his longtime partner, politician Tanja Schweiger, and their two sons.
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