dw.com
German Far-Right Terror Plot: 8 Arrests
German authorities arrested eight members of a far-right extremist group suspected of planning terrorist attacks. The group, known as the "Saxon Separatists," holds racist, antisemitic, and apocalyptic views and aimed to violently seize power.
Ukrainian
Germany
Human Rights ViolationsGermany TerrorismInvestigationArrestExtremism
Saxon SeparatistsFederal Prosecutor's Office Of GermanyDpa
- What were the group's ideological beliefs?
- The arrests were part of a large-scale operation involving searches in Germany, Poland, and Austria. The group's ultimate goal was to violently seize power in Saxony and potentially other eastern German states to establish a Nazi-like regime.
- What was the ultimate goal of the extremist group?
- The group's ideology is characterized by racism, antisemitism, and apocalyptic beliefs. They deeply oppose Germany's free and democratic order and aim to eliminate "undesirable" groups through ethnic cleansing if necessary.
- What type of training did the group members undergo?
- The "Saxon Separatists" underwent military training, practicing urban warfare, firearms use, and night marches. They also acquired military equipment, including camouflage suits, helmets, gas masks, and body armor.
- How many members of the extremist group were arrested?
- Eight members of a far-right extremist group in Germany were arrested for allegedly planning terrorist attacks. The group, known as the "Saxon Separatists," holds racist, antisemitic, and apocalyptic views.
- What is known about the ages and roles of those arrested?
- The oldest of the eight arrested is 25 years old. Four of the arrested were founding members, with one identified as the group's leader. The group's activities date back to at least November 2020.