Putsch plans in Stuttgart: The accused just wants to help-what is behind it?

Putsch plans in Stuttgart: The accused just wants to help-what is behind it?

In a sensational process at the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court, nine men are charged with suspected coup plans. A 58-year-old, who according to eyewitness reports founded a home protection company, should continue his statement today at 9:00 a.m. The severe allegations of the Federal Attorney General revolve around the activities of the so-called "Reichsbürger" terrorist group, which under the leadership of Heinrich XIII. Prince Reuss stood. This group is said to have intended to force power in Germany.

The accused was active in the alleged "Homeland protection company No. 221", which was responsible for the Freudenstadt and Tübingen regions. He is accused of recruiting members and regularly participating in the meeting. He is also said to have made his property available to support the activities of the group. According to the indictment, the company planned political "cleansing actions" in the event of a takeover.

defendant counters allegations

Already on Monday the man vehemently rejected the indictment. He explained that his intention was to help people in need. The considerations for the time after a possible “day X” were only aimed at providing medical help, food and drinking water. For example, the group wanted to occupy town halls and police stations to create a contact point for people in need.

The composition of these alleged conspirators is distributed across several cities, since the procedures also take place in Munich and Frankfurt am Main. It is said that the group of Prince Reuss planned a violent overthrow of the federal government and wanted to accept the dead. In the process in Stuttgart, the charges focused on the military arm of the group, which wanted to be heard with gun violence.

The "Reichsbürger" movement is known not to recognize the Federal Republic and its laws. Their environment is extremely heterogeneous, with part of the movement being assigned to the right -wing extremist spectrum. In this context, the question remains to what extent these developments will influence the public perception of security issues.