Hubert Aiwanger is dead: his partner Tanja Schweiger talks about his death

The Bavarian Economics Minister and Deputy Prime Minister was found dead in a Berlin hotel last week; he was 55 years old (more on that here). According to the previous forensic medical examination, there was no foul play.

Schweiger wrote that “a state funeral should now be organized for him in consultation with the family.” “His funeral will take place at home afterwards.” The article continues that there are still scheduling issues that need to be clarified. "We'll keep you updated."

Aiwanger lived in Rottenburg an der Laaber, a small town in the Landshut district with almost 8,500 inhabitants. His farm is in the district of Rahstorf, just a few kilometers outside. He and his partner had two children. The 48-year-old Schweiger is a Regensburg district administrator and also a member of the Free Voters.