"The King of Germany has been detained."

14.05.2025 00:50

The "Kingdom of Germany" association, which is the most significant branch of the 'Reichsbürger' movement that aims to plan a coup in Germany and re-establish the German Empire, has been banned. In the operation carried out, four people, including Peter Fitzek, who declared himself the King of Germany, were detained.

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In a statement made by the German Ministry of the Interior, it was announced that the 'Germany Kingdom' formation, which is the most important branch of the 'Reichsbürger (Imperial Citizens)' organization, has been closed due to its activities against the constitutional order.

'GERMANY KING' DETAINED

It was stated that simultaneous operations were carried out at 14 addresses in 7 states following the decision. The center of the operations was the town of Halsbrücke in the state of Saxony. In the operation, 4 people were detained along with Peter Fitzek, who declared himself 'Germany King' in the 'Germany Kingdom' formation and had an arrest warrant against him.

THE WAY HAS BEEN OPENED FOR THE SEIZURE OF THE KINGDOM'S ASSETS

It was reported that the purpose and activities of the mentioned formation are contrary to criminal law and the constitutional order. Following the ban decision, the activities of the 'Germany Kingdom' formation were terminated, and the way was opened for the seizure of its assets.

WHAT IS THE 'GERMANY KINGDOM'?

Peter Fitzek declared himself "Germany King I. Peter" in 2012 with a symbolic 'coronation ceremony'. Acting within the framework of a 'constitution' he prepared, Fitzek stated that he does not recognize the legal system of the Federal Republic of Germany. Fitzek has been convicted of various crimes in the past, including using false documents, embezzlement, and involvement in armed conflict. The so-called King Fitzek's 'Germany Kingdom' is known as the most important branch of the 'Reichsbürger' organization, which is accused of planning a coup in Germany.

WHAT IS REICHSBÜRGER?

According to the domestic intelligence report, the number of those who see themselves as 'Reichsbürger (Imperial Citizens)' is around 23,000. A group of 2,100 members is ready to use violence and does not recognize Germany as a legitimate state. Some members adhere to the idea of the German Empire under monarchy, while others are pro-Nazi. Some members believe that Germany is still under military occupation. Some members of the 'Reichsbürger' organization, who were caught in an operation conducted in December 2022 on charges of planning a coup and being members of a terrorist organization, are still on trial.