Aiwanger's death could weaken Freie Wähler in Bavaria

Hubert Aiwanger built the Freie Wähler and became its defining figure. Political scientist Thomas M. Klotz says Aiwanger's death does not threaten the stability of Bavaria's coalition government.

A prominent leader could bring Freie Wähler two to five percentage points more at state level, Klotz says. Markus Söder said he would continue working with Freie Wähler in Aiwanger's spirit.