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An elderly man whose family was once part of German royalty. Twenty-five people who shared the idea that Germany should still have an emperorRuler of an empire.. And a plan to storm Germany's parliamentAn assembly of representatives, usually of an entire nation, that makes laws. and remove the leaders who have been chosen by the people.

It sounds ridiculous. But yesterday morning, German police arrested a group of people they say were planning to overthrowRemove from power by force. the modern German state.

They are part of the Reichsburger movement. Members of this movement have racistBelieving that a person's skin colour makes them better than others. and anti-semiticShowing hatred or prejudice towards Jewish people. views. They want to return to the time from 1871 to 1918 when Germany was ruled by emperors.

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Many members of the group have neo-NaziBeliefs or organisations that follow the ideas or policies of Hitler's Nazi party. ideas, which means they share extremeVery great, or beyond what is expected. ideas with Adolf Hitler's Nazi party.

This plot is unusual. But in recent years, many people in European countries have voted for parties with extreme views.

Yes! This event shows that the problem is becoming worse. And terrorists are becoming more confident as extreme people are elected across Europe.

No! In every society, there will always be some people with extreme views. The problem is not getting worse.