The Reichstag Fire Trial took place in 1933 following the burning of the Reichstag, Germany's parliament building. The fire was blamed on a Dutch communist named Marinus van der Lubbe, who was arrested at the scene. The trial aimed to demonstrate the government's claim that the fire was part of a larger communist conspiracy to overthrow the state. During the trial, the Nazi regime used the event to justify its crackdown on political opponents, particularly the Communist Party. The proceedings were heavily criticized for lacking fairness and transparency, ultimately leading to the conviction of van der Lubbe and several other defendants, reinforcing the Nazis' grip on power.