Overview

• The German Interior Ministry has officially banned the far-right group ‘Regno di Germania,’ citing its anti-constitutional activities and criminal objectives.
• A nationwide operation across seven states led to the arrest of four key members, including founder Peter Fitzek, who declared the group’s establishment in 2012.
• The group, part of the broader Reichsburger movement, created pseudo-state structures such as its own banking, insurance, identity systems, and currency.
• Authorities are confiscating the organization’s assets and blocking its online platforms to prevent further extremist activities.
• The Reichsburger movement, which rejects the legitimacy of the Federal Republic of Germany, was estimated to have 23,000 members in 2022, with ‘Regno di Germania’ accounting for around 6,000 followers.