German Authorities Dismantle Right-Wing Extremist Group 'Sächsische Separatisten'

The group, including AfD-affiliated members, aimed to establish a Nazi-inspired state through violent means.

Eight men, aged 21 to 25, were arrested in a coordinated raid across Germany and Poland, targeting the 'Sächsische Separatisten', a suspected right-wing extremist group.
The group allegedly planned a violent overthrow of the government, training in paramilitary tactics and acquiring military gear like helmets and gas masks.
Three of the arrested individuals were involved with the AfD and its youth wing, Junge Alternative, raising concerns about the party's radicalization.
The group's ideology is rooted in racism, antisemitism, and apocalyptic beliefs, with connections to the 'Siege-Szene', a network inspired by extremist writings.
Key figures in the group are linked to a well-known Austrian right-wing extremist family, with historical ties to paramilitary activities.