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2. Alleged coup plot leaders
The alleged ringleaders of a suspected far-right plot to attack the German parliament and overthrow the government will face trial in Frankfurt starting in May. Nine suspected members of the “terror group” behind the planned coup, including aristocrat Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss and former army officer Ruediger v.P., will be in the dock from May 21. The trial, expected to last until early 2025, is part of a case against 26 accused individuals. The group allegedly aimed to forcibly eliminate the existing state order and replace it with their own institutions. The plotters had a substantial arsenal of weapons and espoused conspiracy theories from the Reichsbuerger and QAnon movements.
1. German coup plot leaders trial
2. Alleged coup plotters trial Germany
Far-Right Plot to Attack German Parliament Unveiled in Frankfurt Trial
In a shocking turn of events, alleged ringleaders of a suspected far-right plot to attack the German parliament and overthrow the government will go on trial in Frankfurt starting in May, as announced by a court on Tuesday. The trial is set to take place at the Frankfurt court, a historic location known for its significant legal proceedings over the years.
Details of the Trial
Nine suspected members of the “terror group” behind the planned coup will face trial from May 21, with the proceedings expected to last until early 2025. The accused include prominent figures such as 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 in the Frankfurt court.
Extent of the Case
The Frankfurt trial is just one part of a larger case against the alleged coup plotters, with a total of 26 people accused of belonging to a nationwide extremist network allegedly led by Reuss. The group’s plans to forcibly eliminate the existing state order and install their own institutions have sent shockwaves across Germany.
Advanced Preparations
Investigations have revealed that the alleged plotters had resources amounting to 500,000 euros ($537,000) and a “massive arsenal of weapons”. The group’s preparations were at an advanced stage at the time of their arrests, with detailed plans in place to take over the German parliament and establish a new leadership structure.
Radicalised Beliefs
The group’s extremist views were fuelled by a mix of “conspiracy myths” from movements such as Reichsbuerger and QAnon. Followers of the Reichsbuerger movement reject the legitimacy of the modern German republic and believe in the restoration of the pre-World War I German Reich under a monarchy.
Growing Security Threat
The radicalisation of groups like the Reichsbuerger movement poses a significant security threat, as their beliefs become increasingly extreme and their actions more dangerous. The trial in Frankfurt is not only a legal proceeding but also a stark reminder of the challenges posed by far-right extremism in modern society.
