The Reichstag fire could have been orchestrated by the Nazi party itself to create a pretext for consolidating power, as evidenced by their swift reactions.
Adolf Hitler used the Reichstag fire to effectuate martial law, granting police extensive new powers that paved the way for civil liberty restrictions and dictatorship.
Although the Nazi Party gained seats in the 1932 election, they did not hold a majority, leading to significant political instability and power struggles.
Marinus van der Lubbe’s confession to past arson attacks plays a crucial role in the narrative surrounding the Reichstag fire and its aftermath.
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