Politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel room; police investigating circumstances of death

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According to Kan News, the body of Hubert Aiwanger was found lying in a Berlin hotel room, with external injuries on it. Police have not yet determined the cause of death and stated: "Nothing can be ruled out."

Hubert Aiwanger, 55, was found lifeless in the hotel room after feeling unwell and being absent from a political event, according to Channel 14. Police have opened an investigation and are examining the possibility of involvement by an outside party. According to Channel 14, in 2023 Aiwanger became embroiled in a public storm over claims that he had, during his school years, been in the habit of giving Nazi salutes and telling antisemitic jokes. According to N12, he also served as Bavaria's economy minister.