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German Far-Right Terror Cell Arrested

German authorities arrested eight members of a far-right terror cell plotting to establish a Nazi-inspired regime in eastern Germany through violent means, including ethnic cleansing.

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What was the alleged plan of the arrested group?: Eight suspected members of a far-right terror cell, calling themselves the Saxonian Separatists, were arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting to violently seize control of eastern regions and establish a Nazi-inspired regime.
What did the German ministers say in reaction to the arrests?: German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the arrests as a significant success in combating the far-right threat, while Justice Minister Marco Buschmann highlighted the ongoing threat to Germany's constitutional system.
What preparations did the group allegedly make for their plan?: The Saxonian Separatists' alleged preparations involved paramilitary training, practicing urban warfare and firearms handling, and procuring camouflage gear, helmets, gas masks, and bulletproof vests. However, police have not yet indicated finding any weapons.
What actions did the authorities take in response to the alleged plot?: The arrests were part of a broader crackdown on neo-Nazi militants in Germany. Authorities conducted raids in eastern Germany, the Polish border city of Zgorzelec, and even Austria, searching numerous locations.
What is the ideology of the group and their views of Germany's current political system?: The group, comprised mainly of young men and some adolescents, aimed to overthrow Germany's liberal democratic order, believing it was nearing collapse. They planned to carry out 'ethnic cleansing' to remove unwanted groups.

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