Germany opens trial of far-right ‘terrorist’ group

Twelve alleged far-right conspirators went on trial in Germany suspected of planning attacks on politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims as part of a plot to overthrow the country’s democracy.

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According to the German government, the organisation was founded by Werner S, Tony E, Michael B, Frank H, Thomas N, Marcel W, Wolfgang W and Paul-Ludwig U during a meeting in September 2019. This meeting and the merger took place at the instigation of Werner S.

The aim of the founding members was to “shake the state and social order” of Germany by means of a civil war. This would involve attacks on mosques and killing or injuring a large number of Muslims present in the mosque.

The group also planned to attack political dissenters.

Support for right-wing parties is on the rise in Europe, which in recent years has seen a surge in popularity of outfits such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany and Vox in Spain that have brought the ideas of national identity and immigration to the forefront.