Free Republic of Alsace-Lorraine

''This article is about the former sovereign state. For the free land of Großgermania, see Alsace-Lorraine.''

The Free Republic of Alsace-Lorraine (German: Freierepublik Elsass-Lothringen, French: République Libre d'Alsace-Lorraine) was a short-lived republic in western Europe. Established by a declaration of independence from the Empire of the French, it ceased to exist after ten months upon its merger into Großgermania.

The territory of Alsace-Lorraine constituted the under the. Following the, Alsace-Lorraine declared itself independent as the , existing for twelve days with the support of the. Subsequently annexed by, it ceased to exist as an administrative division for ninety years.

In late 2007,, pretender to the throne of , led a private army against the French Government, couping the president and declaring himself Napoleon IV, Emperor of the French. Using personal and business connections throughout Europe, he managed to gain the support of the (EU). A French plan, with EU support, to develop much of southern into a military base, sparked fear in the  that they would be included in the plan at a later date. Luxembourg joined the Association of Germanic States, and, as their fear spread, Alsace-Lorraine reformed as a political entity and declared independence.

France demanded their voluntary reinclusion into the French Empire, and threatened to use military power if they did not acquiesce. Fearing an invasion, Alsace-Lorraine joined the Association of Germanic States, and the German military established itself on Alsatian territory. In December 2012, Alsace-Lorraine was annexed by Germany and incorporated into Großgermania.