A German court has sentenced five defendants involved in a far-right coup attempt orchestrated by the group "Vereinte Patrioten". They plotted to destabilize the government with nationwide blackouts and planned to kidnap former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, known for his strict COVID-19 measures. The court delivered prison sentences ranging from two years to eight years. Although there was no imminent risk of a coup, prosecutors deemed the group dangerous, noting their connections to the extremist Reichsbürger movement. This case underscores the increasing concern surrounding far-right terrorism in Germany.
Prosecutors stated the defendants aimed to alter the German government through violent means, indicating the serious threat posed by far-right extremist groups like "Vereinte Patrioten".
The case highlights the ongoing challenges Germany faces from far-right extremism, particularly the threats posed by groups rejecting the legitimacy of the postwar constitutional order.
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