Authorities shut down a faction that rejects the German state, highlighting rising concerns over far-right movements.
Germany Takes Major Action Against Far-Right Group: Four Leaders Arrested
Germany Takes Major Action Against Far-Right Group: Four Leaders Arrested
Nationwide police raids dismantle the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Germany, aiming to curb extremist activities.
Germany has stepped up its fight against far-right extremism as authorities announced on Tuesday the banning of a group calling itself the Kingdom of Germany. The organization, which operates under the belief that the German state is illegitimate, sought to establish a parallel government alongside the existing federal structure, featuring its currency, ID cards, license plates, and even a banking system.
In a coordinated operation involving 800 police officers across seven federal states, law enforcement officials arrested four leaders linked to this group. Among those detained was Peter Fitzek, 59, who claims the title of “king” and has attracted a following of approximately 1,000 members. Fitzek is under scrutiny for leading a criminal organization and for allegedly engaging in illegal activities such as selling unauthorized insurance and investment products.
The Kingdom of Germany is seen as a significant faction within the broader Reichsbürger movement, whose adherents promote extreme conspiracy theories and reject modern democratic governance. The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, emphasized that the group's ultimate goal was to create a separate state and break away from the Federal Republic of Germany. The crackdown on these activities reflects a growing recognition of the threat posed by radical far-right movements within the nation.
In a coordinated operation involving 800 police officers across seven federal states, law enforcement officials arrested four leaders linked to this group. Among those detained was Peter Fitzek, 59, who claims the title of “king” and has attracted a following of approximately 1,000 members. Fitzek is under scrutiny for leading a criminal organization and for allegedly engaging in illegal activities such as selling unauthorized insurance and investment products.
The Kingdom of Germany is seen as a significant faction within the broader Reichsbürger movement, whose adherents promote extreme conspiracy theories and reject modern democratic governance. The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, emphasized that the group's ultimate goal was to create a separate state and break away from the Federal Republic of Germany. The crackdown on these activities reflects a growing recognition of the threat posed by radical far-right movements within the nation.
