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Peter Fitzek 'Kingdom of Germany' trial
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Peter Fitzek proclaims the self-styled 'Kingdom of Germany' in Wittenberg
In 2012 Peter Fitzek, a former karate teacher, declared himself king and founded the so-called 'Königreich Deutschland' in Wittenberg.
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Germany bans 'Königreich Deutschland' group and raids properties
In May 2025, Germany's interior ministry banned the 'Königreich Deutschland', a Reichsbürger-style group, and police searched properties in several states.
Germany's self-declared king Peter Fitzek is on trial in Düsseldorf
Peter Fitzek called himself king, built his own bank and currency, and people paid. Now his 'Kingdom of Germany' is being judged in a Düsseldorf court.