Bavaria's Deputy Prime Minister has died. The politician's body was found in a hotel room

Hubert Aiwanger, the Bavarian Vice Premier and leader of the Free Voters party, has died unexpectedly at the age of 55. His body was found in a hotel room in Berlin, where he was attending a party event. Bavarian Premier Markus Söder expressed deep sorrow over Aiwanger's sudden death, calling it a tragedy. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death to determine the cause and rule out foul play. Aiwanger had a long political career, serving as Vice Premier and Minister of Economy since 2018, and was re-elected in 2023.