
Hubert Aiwanger led the Free Voters to success in Bavaria, rose to the position of Deputy Prime Minister - and polarized people with the leaflet affair. An obituary by Sebastian Fischer.
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Hubert Aiwanger led the Free Voters to success in Bavaria and became Vice Prime Minister. He polarized people with the leaflet affair. The obituary appeared on November 5th, 2026 at 4:35 a.m.
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On the death of Hubert Aiwanger, master of beer tent politics
Hubert Aiwanger led the Free Voters to success in Bavaria, rose to the position of Deputy Prime Minister - and polarized people with the leaflet affair. An instinctive politician, walking the fine line of populism.
An obituary by Sebastian Fischer
November 5, 2026, 4:35 a.m

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