Politics · Berlin, Germany · November 5, 2026

Bavarian deputy leader Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 7:53 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Hubert Aiwanger, 55, Bavaria's deputy premier and Free Voters leader, was found dead in a Berlin hotel. Police and prosecutors opened an investigation. The cause of death was unknown. He had canceled an event for health reasons.

Why it matters

It removes a prominent figure in Bavarian politics.

Background

Aiwanger led the Free Voters party and shaped Bavarian politics for almost two decades.

Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 4, 7:53 PM ET
• Le Monde ↗Nov 4, 10:05 PM ET
• NZZ ↗Nov 4, 10:54 PM ET

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