US EditionGermany bans far-right ‘Kingdom of Germany’ group
- On Tuesday, 13 May 2025, German authorities prohibited the major far-right Reichsbürger organization known as the Kingdom of Germany and detained four of its leaders during coordinated raids in seven federal states.
- The government took this action because the group undermines democratic order by creating a counter-state, rejecting Germany's legitimacy, and engaging in economic crimes.
- Members refuse to pay taxes and social contributions while using antisemitic conspiracy theories to justify their supposed claim to power under the leadership of Peter Fitzek.
- Hundreds of security forces searched the group’s properties and homes early Tuesday, while authorities blocked online platforms and confiscated assets to stop extremist financing.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt declared that Germany is committed to firmly confronting individuals who threaten the country's democratic framework, indicating a strengthened approach to combating far-right extremism.
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Citizens of the Reich, 40 self-proclaimed extreme right-wing "kingdoms" fighting with Berlin often just to avoid paying taxes
With an operation carried out in seven Länder, the German police carried out the ban of the Kingdom of Germany group founded in 2012 in Wittenberg by its Supreme Superan Peter Fitzek. With about 6 thousand members it was the largest association of Reichsbürger or citizens of the Reich. The prohibition concerns, besides the presence on the net, also the numerous sub-organisations of the association such as Königliche Reichsbank and Deutsche Heilf…
Obstinate Reich Citizens: How the German Government Plans to Deal with the Persistent Phenomenon of State-Defying 'Sovereigns'
For years, so-called ‘sovereigns’ have been disrupting the government. In Germany, this has become a phenomenon that is difficult to eradicate. The new government is tightening the reins and this week had both the largest ‘cult’ banned and the self-proclaimed ‘king of Germany’ arrested.
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