Eight people on trial accused of plotting to overthrow German government

The case came to light in late 2022, shocking the country

A man charged with membership of a terrorist organisation and the preparation of a so-called high treasonous enterprise is led into the courtroom at the Higher Regional Court in Munich (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)

Eight people accused of involvement in a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial in Munich on Tuesday, in the last of three trials in the sprawling case.

The eight Germans, six men and two women, are charged with “preparation of high treasonous undertaking”.