Posted on Dec 7, 2022
Germany says it foiled a far-right coup plot. Here's what we know
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The far-right coup plotters had mapped out their own government, with people chosen for cabinet-like roles if they succeeded in overthrowing Germany's elected leaders. That's among the revelations shared by German officials on Wednesday in an update on what they say was a conspiracy foiled by a massive anti-terrorism operation.
At least 25 people are under arrest, including 22 suspected members of a "terrorist organization," Public Prosecutor General Peter Frank said in a brief news conference.
The conspiracy's goal, Frank said, was to overturn "the existing state order in Germany based on democracy, using violence, and to replace it with their own state," according to a translation by Deutsche Welle.
The far-right coup plotters had mapped out their own government, with people chosen for cabinet-like roles if they succeeded in overthrowing Germany's elected leaders. That's among the revelations shared by German officials on Wednesday in an update on what they say was a conspiracy foiled by a massive anti-terrorism operation.
At least 25 people are under arrest, including 22 suspected members of a "terrorist organization," Public Prosecutor General Peter Frank said in a brief news conference.
The conspiracy's goal, Frank said, was to overturn "the existing state order in Germany based on democracy, using violence, and to replace it with their own state," according to a translation by Deutsche Welle.
Germany says it foiled a far-right coup plot. Here's what we know
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..."The plotters allegedly planned to replace Germany's government
The group rejected Germany's existing government as being tainted by "deep state" operatives, according to the prosecutor's office, referring to a conspiracy view that has found adherents in several countries, including the U.S.
Organizers started forming a leadership council and adopted a structure seeking to mirror a federal government, Frank said. Members had been named to operate as the new justice minister and in other roles, with Heinrich tapped to be the future head of state, according to the prosecutor's office.
The group also has a military wing, Frank said, stating that their plan includes the creation of a new military.
"In the past, some of the members of this military arm were active serving members of the German armed forces," he said."...
..."The plotters allegedly planned to replace Germany's government
The group rejected Germany's existing government as being tainted by "deep state" operatives, according to the prosecutor's office, referring to a conspiracy view that has found adherents in several countries, including the U.S.
Organizers started forming a leadership council and adopted a structure seeking to mirror a federal government, Frank said. Members had been named to operate as the new justice minister and in other roles, with Heinrich tapped to be the future head of state, according to the prosecutor's office.
The group also has a military wing, Frank said, stating that their plan includes the creation of a new military.
"In the past, some of the members of this military arm were active serving members of the German armed forces," he said."...
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