The Intelligence from The Economist Like biding a Reich: Germany’s alleged coup plot
Dec 8, 2022
Wendelin von Bredoff, Senior Germany correspondent at The Economist, discusses a shocking coup plot by far-right extremists in Germany, revealing their bizarre ambitions to dissolve the republic. Meanwhile, Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent, highlights rising violence in Chicago, stemming from a shift in gang dynamics towards smaller, more chaotic groups. Both guests delve into the societal implications of these issues, presenting an alarming portrait of extremism and crime in contemporary society.
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German Coup Plot
- German police conducted raids across the country, arresting 25 people suspected of plotting to overthrow the government.
- The suspects, including a former MP and aristocrat Heinrich Reuss, allegedly planned to storm the Bundestag.
Far-Right Ideology
- The group's members subscribe to far-right ideologies, including those of the Reichsbürger movement.
- They dispute the legitimacy of the Federal Republic of Germany and aim to restore the German Reich of 1871.
Chicago Car Meet Shooting
- A Chicago car meet turned deadly with three fatalities, including a 15-year-old boy.
- While Chicago is no stranger to gun violence, locals report this type of spontaneous violence is increasing.