Germany: Bavaria’s deputy premier found dead in a Berlin hotel

Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s economy minister and deputy premier, has been found dead in a hotel room in Berlin. He was 55. German authorities confirmed the politician’s death, a development that has shocked the country’s political circles. Berlin police and prosecutors have launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of his death. German media reported that Aiwanger had traveled to Berlin for the opening of his party’s new office, Freie Wähler (Free Voters). He had been scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.