Overview

• Daniela Klette faces charges of 13 armed robberies, attempted murder, and illegal weapons possession, allegedly committed between 1999 and 2016 to fund her life in hiding.
• The trial is being conducted in a high-security courtroom in Celle, with extensive measures in place due to safety concerns and the sensitivity of the case.
• Klette’s defense has criticized the trial as politically motivated, arguing it unfairly ties her to her past as a member of the RAF, which dissolved in 1998.
• Supporters of Klette have staged peaceful protests outside the courtroom, calling for the release of political prisoners and denouncing the trial’s fairness.
• The proceedings are expected to last for years, with 51 court dates already scheduled for 2025 and further sessions anticipated in 2026.