Germany: 'Citizens of the Reich' refuse to recognise post-war federal state • FRANCE 24 English

With the alleged coup recently foiled in Germany, the Reichsbürger, or "Citizens of the Reich", have shown their determination and their dangerous nature. In early December, German police broke up a far-right group close to the movement, accused of plotting terror attacks, notably against the parliament. Around 20 people were arrested, all of them "Citizens of the Reich". According to intelligence services, this nebulous grouping with a conspiratorial mindset is made up of around 23,000 members, who are united in their nostalgia for pre-WWII Germany. Our correspondents report.
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[@TG-cm5mb]

Don't lose world wars, don't get occupied...

[@ibnbattuta1304]

Most the time, Germans are disciplined law abiding people. But sometimes they go bananas like this.

[@FarmerDrew]

133 year-old Hitler, sitting in

[@a.hoctavius5848]

Unfortunately, delusion is a contagion

[@ayoungethan]

"These are the Reichsbergers" really needs to be a sitcom on television

[@jsphfalcon]

This is like the sovereign person movement in Australia

[@aospkitkat4446]

Kingdom of Crackpots

[@hientrinh3181]

My Love Germany 🇩🇪❤❤❤

[@rogerofsalerno6127]

I support a strong Germany. God bless the German people.

[@semprelazio8864]

At times the world can see such a bad place then you see things like this and you smile 🙂

[@VacuumFluctuation]

In a free society people should be free to speak... Till the point they turn violent that may cause harm to others.

[@timdaniels4707]

The armistice was very kind to Germany. That’s why they still speak German there.

[@coleburns5497]

Return to the kaiserreich: Constitutional monarchy, outstanding leadership, disciplined & trained soldiers. But moral, wise, & careful.

[@cent7169]

Enjoy your freedom of expression while it is still legal 😉

[@Ukie88]

Some old East Germans want to go back to stasi. Wouldn’t the ruzzians love to play this up….divide and conquer.

[@mitchellstevens6281]

Shawn O'Connor said it best sometimes you have to give them a little smack

[@StevenFullmer1]

Where's Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan when you need them...

[@mujinaumemiya3130]

"I am going, and others will follow."

[@Valkyri3Z]

wait why is he wearing St Georges ribbon ? Looks like another Russian op. LOL

[@SIG442]

They preach not to hate, yet they show all too often hate towards the current German system....