Munich mayor Dominik Krause offers condolences on the death of Hubert Aiwanger

Munich's Lord Mayor, Dominik Krause, has offered his condolences to the family of Hubert Aiwanger following the death of the Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and Deputy Minister-President. As a mark of respect, flags of mourning are being flown on the City of Munich's official buildings today.

In a message to the family, Krause said: "It was with great dismay and deep sorrow that I learned of the sudden death of Hubert Aiwanger. On behalf of the City Council of the state capital of Munich, and also personally, I extend to you and all his relatives our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences."

The mayor described Aiwanger as deeply rooted in his home region and always authentic, and as the face of his party, which he said Aiwanger had led with great success and passion. "As Deputy Minister-President and Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, he played a major part in shaping the development of our Free State and championed the Bavarian economy, its businesses and the people of the state, leaving a mark that will endure," Krause said.

Krause added: "In these difficult hours my thoughts are with you and your family. I wish you all great strength and hope that you can find comfort in the memory of everything you experienced and achieved together."

He concluded: "The state capital of Munich will honour the memory of Hubert Aiwanger."