Bavarian Economics Minister found dead in Berlin hotel
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Bavarian Economics Minister and leader of the Free Voters party, Hubert Aiwanger, was found deceased in a Berlin hotel, prompting an investigation into his death. The news has been described as an "absolute tragedy" by Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, and his passing creates political challenges for Bavaria.
In other political news, CDU state premiers are campaigning for Ilse Aigner, President of the Bavarian Landtag, as a potential candidate for the federal presidency, with Aigner expressing a desire to involve the Green party in discussions. Meanwhile, the head of the criminal police is calling for immigration law checks following recent riots, and business owners of immigrant backgrounds in Halle have closed their shops in protest.
Economically, Bosch announced further job cuts due to Chinese competition, while Commerzbank is reportedly nearing a takeover of Unicredit. On the sports front, Harry Kane has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029.