Far-right group sought to trigger ‘civil war’ situation, German court hears

Trial of 12 openly Nazi' men accused of planning a series of terror attacks opens in Stuttgart

The trial of 12 men accused of planning a series of far-right terror attacks on asylum seekers, Muslims, Jews and politicians in an attempt to overthrow German democracy has opened in the city of Stuttgart.

Gruppe S (Group S) was named after Werner S, a 55-year-old junk salesman, who is believed to have established it in 2019 and been its leader. He has described himself as a free spirit with leanings towards National Socialism". The like-minded men he brought to the group sought to trigger a situation akin to a civil war, according to federal prosecutors.