And again a right-wing network exposed. The federal prosecutor’s office has brought charges against a 52-year-old man from Munich. Together with an accomplice, he is said to have tried to set up a mercenary force made up of old comrades in the Bundeswehr and former police officers (SZ Plus). The investigators are convinced that a combat mission in Yemen should be the calling card. According to the prosecution, the attempt failed miserably – which was not only due to the fact that the conspirators are said to have used the expertise of a fortune teller. But as a farce, the supposed villain’s play is not suitable.
The future mercenary leader was too well connected. He worked for dubious private security companies, maintained personal contacts with like-minded people – and gave lectures. At the Munich CSU, at Christian organizations, in front of Bundeswehr soldiers. If it comes to trial, it will be the third right-wing terror trial that clearly leads to Munich, alongside the trial of Franco A. and the members of the alleged “Group S.” There is even evidence that there are individual personal connections between these different complexes. At the same time, several trials are taking place in and around Munich against a group of right-wing extremists who are said to have smuggled weapons from the former Yugoslavia to Munich.
The fact that all these plans failed is thanks to investigators who take a close look. It would be all the more important that these processes not only deal with the all too obvious. But that structures and possible connections are also illuminated.
THE DAY IN MUNICH
What the future of the Grünwalder Stadion could look like The sports committee will vote on the renovation on Wednesday. A majority will probably opt for the most expensive variant at 77 million euros – although only two clubs want to use the stadium.
Chilling in the container Finding legal places to party is often not easy for young people in Munich. Now they are to be given additional rooms in which they can meet even when the weather is bad. And without having to pay admission or buy expensive drinks.
Simon Rattle urges continuation of the concert hall planning The future chief conductor of the BR symphony orchestra sees the concert hall in the Werksviertel as a “central building block” for musical life in the city – and refers to a conversation with Prime Minister Söder.
The floating eye of the police A surveillance balloon with a camera makes it possible to sound out the situation on the ground during events and catastrophes – or to keep an eye on demonstrators. Already the first use in Munich triggers criticism because of data protection.
Cycle lanes required for the Reichenbach Bridge The Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district committee not only considers this to be necessary in terms of the traffic turnaround, but also to allow pedestrians the necessary distance during the pandemic.
Bavaria relaxes further: These corona rules will apply in the future On April 3rd almost all regulations will be lifted. Masks will only be compulsory in local transport, clinics and homes. Unvaccinated people can go anywhere. The new regulations at a glance.
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