Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German governmentFive members of a far-right extremist group were jailed for plotting a coup against Germany's health minister.The group aimed to incite civil war to undermine the current German state.
Germany: Far-right coup plotters go on trial DW 05/20/2024A far-right group led by an aristocrat planned to overthrow the German government, implicating high-profile politicians, emphasizing the ongoing threat of extremism.
German far-right coup plot trial to begin DW 04/28/2024The first trial related to a far-right coup plot begins in Germany, involving 'Reichsburger' group accused of high treason.
Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms DW 04/05/2024More than 1,000 far-right extremists have permission to own firearms in Germany.Rising numbers of Reichsburger members with weapons licenses in Germany.
Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German governmentFive members of a far-right extremist group were jailed for plotting a coup against Germany's health minister.The group aimed to incite civil war to undermine the current German state.
Germany: Far-right coup plotters go on trial DW 05/20/2024A far-right group led by an aristocrat planned to overthrow the German government, implicating high-profile politicians, emphasizing the ongoing threat of extremism.
German far-right coup plot trial to begin DW 04/28/2024The first trial related to a far-right coup plot begins in Germany, involving 'Reichsburger' group accused of high treason.
Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms DW 04/05/2024More than 1,000 far-right extremists have permission to own firearms in Germany.Rising numbers of Reichsburger members with weapons licenses in Germany.
Trials of Insurrectionists are Not Simply an American Thing - emptywheelThe trials of accused insurrectionists in Germany show parallels to the US January 6th Capitol attack.
German far-right coup plot trial begins DW 04/29/2024The trial of the far-right coup plotters in Germany involving the Reichsburger movement has commenced, with high-profile individuals accused of planning to overthrow the government.
Germany: Suspect charged with planning 'coup' attempt DW 04/08/2024Affiliates of the Reichsburger movement planned to seek Russian help to overthrow the German state.The accused individual supported an offshoot of the Reichsburger movement seeking to replace the current German system with an authoritarian one.
Germany probes over 400 police due to far-right views DW 04/04/2024Over 400 investigations into far-right extremist attitudes or beliefs in German state police forces.Right-wing extremists are actively trying to recruit police officers to destabilize the force.