Germany tries extremists suspected of plotting coup, seeking talks with Russia

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Germany tries extremists suspected of plotting coup, seeking talks with Russia

German courts will try the first nine members of an extremist group suspected of plotting a coup to overthrow the country's democratic government, Reuters reported on April 29.This will be only the first in a series of three proceedings with 27 members of the Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich) group, whose alleged plans were thwarted by German authorities in late 2022.The far-right organization allegedly sought to return to the system reminis…