Reactions to the death of Hubert Aiwanger: “We are all deeply shocked”

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) expressed shock on social networks: "The sudden death of Hubert Aiwanger is an absolute tragedy. We are all deeply shocked. Our thoughts are now first with his family and his children. We mourn with them and pray for them."

State Parliament President Ilse Aigner (CSU) reacted with shock to the news of his death: "It was with great shock and bewilderment" that she received the news that Hubert Aiwanger "was torn from the middle of his life. His completely unexpected death is a serious loss for the Bavarian State Parliament and for the entire politics in Bavaria. Our thoughts go out to his grieving family. Our heartfelt condolences go out to them."

CSU regional group leader Alexander Hoffmann acknowledged Aiwanger's importance for politics in the Free State. “The news of Hubert Aiwanger’s sudden death makes us sad and affected,” Hoffmann wrote to the German Press Agency. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Hubert Aiwanger was controversial, but undeniably a thoroughbred politician who left his mark on Bavaria."

Katharina Schulze, the leader of the Green Party in the state parliament, also expressed her shock on social media: "I learned of Hubert Aiwanger's death with great shock. My deepest condolences go out to his family, his relatives and everyone who was close to him. I wish them a lot of strength, solidarity and comfort during this difficult time."

Bavaria's Social Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ulrike Scharf (CSU) wrote on Facebook: "Hubert Aiwanger was torn from the middle of his life. It is simply unbelievable. I am at a loss for words. My thoughts are with his family. No words can help or even comfort. We are close together in these difficult times."

Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) praised Aiwanger as a controversial politician. “I am very saddened by the sudden death of Hubert Aiwanger,” wrote Özdemir on Platform X. The Bavarian Deputy Prime Minister had rough edges and fought for his convictions. Özdemir directed his thoughts to Aiwanger's family and everyone who was close to him. "My sincerest condolences!"