14 Apr 2021

'Group S' trial underway in Germany

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 14 April 2021

In Germany, the trial of eleven suspected members of an extreme far-right terror group has begun today.

'Group S' are accused of plotting deadly attacks on Muslims, asylum-seekers and political enemies with the aim of fueling civil unrest and overthrowing the government.

There are growing concerns over a surge in violent right-wing extremism with the interior minister calling it Germany's "biggest security threat".

Germany has seen six deadly racist attacks in the last five years.

Berlin correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Philippa Tolley.