High-Profile Trial Begins for Alleged Far-Right Coup Plot in Germany

Nine defendants, including a prince and former officials, face charges of planning to overthrow the government

The trial in Frankfurt is the second of three related to the far-right plot; it involves nine key suspects.
Defendants include Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss and a former lawmaker from the Alternative for Germany party.
Prosecutors allege the group planned to storm the parliament and negotiate with Russia post-coup.
The plotters reportedly had significant funding, weapons, and lists of enemies for targeted attacks.
The trials highlight ongoing concerns about far-right extremism and its threat to Germany's domestic security.