Overview

• Panske’s passing was announced by a CDU parliamentary group spokesperson on July 2
• He had represented North Rhine-Westphalia in the Landtag since 2017 and served as the CDU faction’s integration policy spokesman
• He chaired the parliamentary investigation into the Lügde child abuse scandal, overseeing a key inquiry into systemic failures
• CDU chair Thorsten Schick praised his life-affirming demeanor, respect for opposing views and lasting contributions to the faction
• He is survived by his wife and two children