By Trend News Line 2024-04-02 10:09:15.
Far-Right Plot to Attack German Parliament Uncovered
In a shocking revelation, the alleged ringleaders of a suspected far-right plot to attack the German parliament and overthrow the government are set to go on trial in Frankfurt starting in May. The court announced that nine suspected members of the “terror group” behind the planned coup will be in the dock from May 21.
The Accused
Among the defendants will be the two men alleged to have led the plot – the aristocrat and businessman Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss and a former army officer identified as Ruediger v.P. Additionally, Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a judge and former member of parliament for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, will also stand trial.
Sprawling Case
The Frankfurt proceedings, which are expected to last until early 2025 at least, are just one part of the sprawling case against the alleged coup plotters. In total, 26 people are accused of belonging to a nationwide extremist network allegedly led by Reuss, with one woman also alleged to have supported the group.
Trials Across Germany
Nine of the suspected plotters will face trial in Stuttgart on April 29, while another eight suspected members of the group will be tried in Munich on June 18. The extensive legal process highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the scale of the investigation.
Radicalised Group
The police swooped on the group in raids across Germany in December 2022, and charges were formally brought at the end of last year. The alleged plotters were said to have been radicalized, aiming to forcibly eliminate the existing state order and replace it with their own institutions.
Advanced Preparations
Investigators revealed that the group’s preparations were already at an advanced stage at the time of their arrests. The alleged plotters had resources amounting to 500,000 euros ($537,000) and a massive arsenal of weapons. Their plan involved taking over the German parliament and installing Reuss as the new leader.
Beliefs and Movements
The group espoused a mix of conspiracy myths drawn from the Reichsbuerger and QAnon movements. They believed that Germany was controlled by a “deep state” and that the country could be liberated by an alliance of technologically savvy revolutionaries. The Reichsbuerger movement, which includes far-right extremists and gun enthusiasts, rejects the legitimacy of the modern German republic.
Increasing Security Threat
Long dismissed as malcontents and oddballs, the Reichsbuerger adherents have become increasingly radicalized in recent years and are now seen as a growing security threat. Their belief in the pre-World War I German Reich under a monarchy has led to declarations of their own states, adding to the complexity of the situation.
In conclusion, the upcoming trials in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich will shed light on the extent of the alleged far-right plot to attack the German parliament. The sprawling case underscores the importance of addressing extremist movements and ensuring the security of democratic institutions..
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