Germany: police arrest far-right extremists planning to ’overthrow the state’

German authorities have detained 25 people on suspicion of a terrorist plot to overthrow the state. A 71-year-old aristocrat and former MP for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland were arrested after a series of raids across Germany on Wednesday morning. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► German media have identified Heinrich XIII, a descendant of the noble Reuß family that used to rule over parts of eastern Germany in the 12th century, as one of the group’s ringleaders. The far-right group planned to ’overthrow’ the state, harbouring conspiracy theories from the QAnon cult and the so-called Reich Citizens movement. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute. to Th. Guardiantoday► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ►