Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel

The Guardian UK Thursday 05 November 2026, 00:53 UTC By Guardian staff and agencies 1 min read

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Police and prosecutors open investigation into death of the 55-year-old Bavarian state deputy leaderA prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation. The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria state, was not immediately clear.

Police and prosecutors open investigation into death of the 55-year-old Bavarian state deputy leader

A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.

The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria state, was not immediately clear.

Hubert Aiwanger (PERSON) German (ORG) Berlin (LOCATION) Bavarian (ORG) Bavaria (LOCATION)

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Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel

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