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German Far-Right Group Plot Foiled
German police arrested eight members of a far-right group, the "Saxon Separatists," accused of planning to overthrow the government and establish a Nazi-inspired state.
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Marco Buschmann
- What were the group's plans for seizing power?
- The group's plans reportedly included ethnic cleansing, and they had been preparing for a violent change of government since 2020. This included paramilitary training, weapons acquisition, and tactical exercises.
- How many suspects were arrested in the police raid?
- German police arrested eight suspects allegedly belonging to a far-right group called the "Saxon Separatists." The group planned to seize power in Saxony and potentially other eastern German states, aiming to establish a government inspired by National Socialism.
- What were the alleged political ideologies of the suspects?
- The suspects, some of whom are minors, reportedly held racist, antisemitic, and partly apocalyptic views. They deeply opposed the liberal-democratic order and believed Germany was on the brink of collapse.
- What preparations did the group undertake for their alleged coup?
- Over 450 police officers conducted raids, searching 20 locations and seizing military equipment. One alleged leader was arrested in Poland; seven other suspects are still at large.
- What is the broader context of this event in relation to German politics?
- The arrests highlight the growing threat posed by far-right extremists in Germany, which the government has been warning about for years. This incident follows a 2022 plot by Reichsbürger, another far-right group, to storm the parliament.