Suspected German coup plot spawns dozens of arrests

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BERLIN (AP) — German police rounded up dozens of people including a self-styled prince, a retired paratrooper and a former judge Wednesday, accusing the suspects of discussing the violent overthrow of the government but leaving unclear how concrete the plans were.

https://apnews.com/article/europe-germany-constitutions-d7e67cfefbd1f33e2909f9c2fe1a3d3d?

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What is Germany's 'Reichsbürger' movement?

They are radical and violent and do not recognize Germany's democratic state. In recent years, the Reichsbürger have drawn the attention of authorities. Who are they, and what kind of danger do they pose?

https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-germanys-reichsbürger-movement/a-36094740

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Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament

BERLIN (AP) — Far-right extremists tried to storm the German parliament building Saturday following a protest against the country’s pandemic restrictions, but were intercepted by police and forcibly removed.

https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-international-news-health-europe-police-reform-9fd544abd14ec6550248f957a18ece84

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Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns.

https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-europe-berlin-gun-politics-music-festivals-5d4e13c2ab476dc4b904381ee28608eb