27 Charged in Alleged Far-Right Coup Plot in Germany

Group Accused of Planning to Overthrow Government, Negotiate Post-Coup Order with Russia

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the government.
The group, founded in July 2021, is accused of planning to storm the parliament building in Berlin, arrest lawmakers, and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.
The accused believed in a conglomerate of conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and were convinced that Germany is ruled by a so-called 'deep state.'
Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, whom the group allegedly planned to install as Germany’s provisional new leader, tried to contact Russian officials in 2022 to win Russia’s support for the plan.
Another 17 alleged members of the group were charged in separate indictments at courts in Stuttgart and Munich.