Bavaria’s Deputy-Premier Hubert Aiwanger Found Dead in Berlin Hotel

German authorities investigate the death of Hubert Aiwanger, the Bavarian deputy premier and Free Voters leader, found deceased in a Berlin hotel room.

Editorial Desk

November 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Berlin, Germany — Authorities in the German capital have launched an investigation following the death of Hubert Aiwanger, a prominent politician discovered in a hotel on Wednesday.

Aiwanger, who was 55 years old, held multiple significant roles, including the deputy minister-president of Bavaria and the state’s economy minister.

The deceased leader also served as the chairman of the Free Voters party, a right-wing populist group that maintains considerable influence within the Bavarian political landscape.

The discovery occurred at the Hotel Neuer Fritz, located in the Mitte district of Berlin near the Friedrichstrasse train station.

Berlin police and the public prosecutor’s office are currently working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the official’s passing.

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Reports indicate that the outspoken politician was found in his hotel room, prompting the immediate response from local enforcement.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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