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Trial Begins for Saxon Separatists' Nazi State Plot

1/22/2026

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The eight suspected right-wing extremists, called the Saxon Separatists, begin the Dresden trial on January 23, 2026.
Prosecutors say the group aimed to establish a Nazi state and overthrow democracy.
The group was founded in 2020 and is accused of planning violence.
During their November 2024 arrest, one suspect, Kurt H., attempted to shoot a police officer.
They have ties to the AfD party, with the trial through December 2026.

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Story summary

The eight suspected right-wing extremists, called the Saxon Separatists, begin the Dresden trial on January 23, 2026.
Prosecutors say the group aimed to establish a Nazi state and overthrow democracy.
The group was founded in 2020 and is accused of planning violence.
During their November 2024 arrest, one suspect, Kurt H., attempted to shoot a police officer.
They have ties to the AfD party, with the trial through December 2026.