In Germany, the number two of the Bavarian regional government found dead in his hotel in Berlin

A German politician, Hubert Aiwanger, was found dead in a Berlin hotel on November 4, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death. Aiwanger, 55, was the deputy head of Bavaria's government and leader of the populist Freie Wähler party. He was in Berlin for a party event but missed it due to feeling unwell. The police are working to determine the cause of death and rule out any third-party involvement. His death has been described as a 'tragic absolute' by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder. Aiwanger faced controversy earlier in 2023 over Nazi pamphlets found from his youth, for which he apologized but did not resign.