Reich citizens gathered in Switzerland – with the guest of the SVP

Waffennarren and deniers: Reich citizens gathered in Switzerland – with the guest of the senior vice president

Germany has a problem with so-called Reich citizens. There are some 19,000 in the Federal Republic, some of whom are considered violent right-wing extremists. The Federal Office of the Protection of the Constitution observes the scene accurately.

Supporters reject Germany as a state and therefore strictly the legal system. There are always incidents with the authorities and the police. Last year, a policeman was shot dead near Nuremberg and two others injured.

As is clear from a report from Swiss radio and television, the scene now departs from Switzerland. In July of this year, citizens of the Reich Walensee organized a three-day seminar on "Surviving in an Arbitrary State".

Holocaust denial and main guest

Matthias Weidner, a well-known Reich citizen, led the seminar and taught participants various conspiracy theories. This included, among others, a "secret world government" and "the continued foreign administration of Germany by the Allies".

There is also doubt about the Holocaust. The gas chambers were built only after the end of the war and the clothes of the Jews imprisoned in the concentration camps were allegedly worn by German soldiers.

The guests were Michael Räumelt, member of the board of directors and vice president of media for the Viamala GR section. On the second day, the management consultant gave a lecture on "the tried and tested possibilities of securing the assets of individuals, families, self-employed people and entrepreneurs abroad".

He also raised the issue of adoption of children in Germany, a topic frequently addressed by the citizens of the Reich. In Germany, for example, 100,000 children per year must be separated from their biological parents and, in some cases, passed on to same-sex couples.

In an interview with the Rundschau, Räumelt justified his statements. He has a heart for children and is committed to the affected parents. In addition, he does not want to have noticed that it was a meeting of Reich citizens. He has nothing

they do not deny the Holocaust either.

Swiss authorities are vigilant

In Germany, we find that the movement escapes more and more to foreign countries. "We continue to find that avoidance maneuvers are taking place, and of course, where there is the greatest amount of repressive pressure, we try to avoid it," said SRF Burkhard Körner, chairman of the agency. Bavarian constitutional protection.

In Switzerland, the scene is closely watched – it should have about 300 people. According to federal intelligence services, the situation in this country is not threatening. The movement is considered peaceful and is considered much more moderate than in Germany. He had not yet come to force against officials. (Of)