German prosecutors investigate hotel death of Bavarian minister
Hubert Aiwanger had led the Free Voters conservative party since 2018.
German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the death of Hubert Aiwanger, the deputy prime minister of Bavaria, following the discovery of his body in a hotel in Berlin. The Berlin Police have confirmed that they are conducting a "death investigation." A spokesperson for the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that there is currently "no initial suspicion of a criminal offense," though they emphasized that nothing can be ruled out at this stage.
Aiwanger, who was 55 at the time of his death, had been serving as Bavaria’s deputy minister-president and economy minister since 2018. He was a member of the Free Voters conservative party. Aiwanger was set to speak at the opening of his party’s new Berlin office and reportedly experienced health issues during the day, choosing to stay in his hotel room.
The Free Voters party, which Aiwanger had led in Bavaria since 2006 and nationally since 2010, issued a statement expressing their loss. They described Aiwanger as more than just a committed politician and colleague; he was someone who had made a lasting impact on the political landscape. The party pledged to continue its work in the spirit of Aiwanger.
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