Controversial Nazi leaflet casts shadow over Bavarian state election

Hubert Aiwanger, deputy premier and economy minister of Bavaria, admitted to being involved in distributing an antisemitic leaflet during his high school years, sparking controversy and calls for his resignation. Aiwanger is the leader of the right-wing Free Voters party, which has gained popularity in Bavaria. The scandal could impact both Aiwanger's party and Bavaria's Premier Markus Söder, who aims to become chancellor. The leaflet described a fictional competition with a macabre reference to Auschwitz. Aiwanger denies authorship, but former teachers and an expert report suggest otherwise. The incident may affect the upcoming state election in Bavaria.