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Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel

Bavarian Deputy Minister-President and Free Voters leader Hubert Aiwanger has died at age 55 in a Berlin hotel.

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In brief

  • Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian Deputy Minister-President and Free Voters leader, died at age 55 in a Berlin hotel.
  • Aiwanger was reportedly ill with a gastrointestinal flu prior to his death.
  • The CSU and Free Voters have confirmed his death, though a specific cause has not been officially released.

Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel

Hubert Aiwanger, the leader of the Free Voters and Bavarian Deputy Minister-President and Minister for Economic Affairs, was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Circumstances of death

According to BILD, Aiwanger was discovered at the "Neuer Fritz" hotel in Berlin-Mitte. The hotel was located on Friedrichstraße. Sources from the Bavarian state government and the Berlin police confirmed the death to BILD.

On Wednesday, the Free Voters' capital office was opened in Berlin. Aiwanger was reportedly absent from the event because he was not feeling well. According to sources from the Free Voters' circle, he had contracted a gastrointestinal flu and remained at the hotel. For the event, Bavarian Digital Minister Fabian Mehring stood in for him.

FOCUS online reports that the CSU and the Free Voters confirmed the death. While FOCUS online states that the CSU and Free Voters told the outlet that "von einer natürlichen Todesursache ausgegangen werde" (a natural cause of death is assumed), they added it was too early to make a definitive statement.

Political career

Born on January 26, 1971, in Ergoldsbach, Aiwanger was a farmer who studied agriculture at FH Weihenstephan. His political career included the following roles:

  • 2006: State Chairman of the Free Voters in Bavaria.
  • 2008: Entered the Bavarian State Parliament as a representative.
  • 2010: Became the federal chairman of the Free Voters.
  • 2018: Appointed Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy, as well as Deputy Minister-President.

Why it matters

Hubert Aiwanger was a prominent figure in Bavarian politics and a critic of EU decisions. He led the Free Voters through significant local election successes in the spring.

Sources

This article was drafted with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. Company claims are reported as claims. Cover image is AI-generated.

Questions readers ask

When and where was Hubert Aiwanger found dead?
Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was discovered at the "Neuer Fritz" hotel in Berlin-Mitte, located on Friedrichstraße.
What was the cause of death?
The CSU and Free Voters stated that "von einer natürlichen Todesursache ausgegangen werde" (a natural cause of death is assumed), but it was too early to make a definitive statement.
Who replaced Aiwanger at the event?
Bavarian Digital Minister Fabian Mehring stood in for Aiwanger at the event.
What were Hubert Aiwanger's political roles?
Aiwanger served as State Chairman of the Free Voters in Bavaria starting in 2006, federal chairman in 2010, and as Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy, as well as Deputy Minister-President since 2018.

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