Trial to open in Germany over far-right threats against politicians

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2026-05-04

Dusseldorf (dpa) - A man with far-right links is set to go on trial in western Germany on Monday over calls for attacks on well-known politicians. The 50-year-old, believed to be part of the extremist Reich Citizens scene and known to police over his attendance at far-right demonstrations, is facing charges by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of terrorist financing, incitement to commit terrorist attacks and other criminal offences. He was......

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