Politics · Germany · 6 hrs ago
Aiwanger’s family plans state funeral after his sudden death
Tanja Schweiger has spoken publicly for the first time since her partner, Hubert Aiwanger, died.
Aiwanger was Bavaria’s deputy premier and economy minister, and led the Free Voters party.
He was found dead in a Berlin hotel at 55 after cancelling a public appearance because he felt unwell; an autopsy indicated a natural death.
Schweiger, a district administrator and fellow Free Voters politician, said the news had overwhelmed their family.
She and Aiwanger had two children together and had kept much of their private life out of public view.
A state funeral is planned, followed by his burial at home.
The date has not yet been set, and Schweiger said the family would share details once arrangements are settled.
Tanja Schweiger has publicly paid tribute to her partner, Hubert Aiwanger, after his death.
Schweiger said the news of his death had overwhelmed the family and thanked people for their support.
She described Aiwanger as warm-hearted, quick-witted and a friend of people.
A state funeral is planned in consultation with the family, followed by a burial at home.
Aiwanger, 55, was found dead in a Berlin hotel on November 4; an autopsy found he died of natural causes.
- Who
- Tanja Schweiger, Aiwanger’s partner, spoke about his death.
- What
- She paid tribute to him and thanked people for their support. A state funeral is planned.
- When
- Schweiger spoke publicly on November 10, 2026. Aiwanger was found dead on November 4.
- Where
- Aiwanger was found in a hotel in Berlin. His burial is to take place at home.
- Why
- Schweiger said the family had been overwhelmed by the news and wanted to express their gratitude for the condolences and support.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Schweiger and Aiwanger met.
They made their relationship public, four years after meeting.
Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel.
Schweiger spoke publicly about Aiwanger and said a state funeral was planned.
- Age at death
- 55
- Found
- Berlin hotel, November 4, 2026
- Autopsy finding
- Natural causes
- Children
- Two sons
- Funeral plan
- State funeral, followed by burial at home
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What people are saying
Hubert Aiwanger ist tot. Diese Nachricht hat viele am Mittwochabend überrollt. Uns als Familie in ganz besonderer Weise
Er war ein Menschenfreund, warmherzig und blitzgescheit.
Seine schnelle Auffassungsgabe, die Fähigkeit, komplexe Sachverhalte, so darzustellen, dass sie jeder verstand und sagte, „Jawoll, das ist einer von uns. Der vertritt uns, weil er das sagt, was wir denken“ hat viele beeindruckt.