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Self-Proclaimed ‘King of Germany’ Goes on Trial Over Alleged Criminal Organisation

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Peter Fitzek, a 61-year-old German man who calls himself the “King of Germany”, has gone on trial in Düsseldorf alongside three alleged senior members of his banned organisation, the Kingdom of Germany (KRD). The defendants are accused of leading a criminal organisation that sought to establish an alternative state system to replace Germany’s democratic

Leaked Emails Raise Questions Over AfD Leader’s Donation Claims

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Emails from more than 420,000 hacked accounts linked to Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party appear to contradict leader Alice Weidel’s previous statements about an illegal campaign donation, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The emails, published online earlier this week, are being examined by journalists from several media organisations. According

AfD Surge Raises Concerns Among Immigrants in Eastern Germany

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The rise of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in eastern states is causing some immigrants to question whether they still feel welcome. Migrants interviewed by Reuters in Rostock and Schwerin described increasing anti-immigrant abuse, ranging from hostile remarks to demands that they return to their home countries. The concerns come ahead of Sunday’s

Germany’s Merz Clashes With AfD Leader After Far-Right Election Win

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament following the far-right party’s major victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD secured nearly 44% of the vote, while Merz’s conservative CDU saw its support fall sharply. Weidel called Merz’s coalition government a failure, while Merz described the AfD as a “destructive force” and […]

Bauhaus Becomes Flashpoint in Germany’s Cultural Battle Ahead of State Election

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Germany’s iconic Bauhaus movement has become a focal point in a growing cultural debate ahead of September’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading opinion polls. The party has pledged a “patriotic cultural policy” and argues that Bauhaus architecture represents rootless globalism rather than nationally grounded German