Coup Plotter Markus Krall, Known as the Crash Prophet, Outlines His Scheme
Markus Krall, a 62-year-old German economist and author, is currently making headlines as a witness in the Frankfurt trial against the alleged "Reichsbürger coup plotters." Known for his critical views on the European Central Bank and the Eurozone's financial policies, Krall has written books and commentaries that analyze the economic and political systems in Germany and Europe.
The "Reichsbürger" movement, which comprises individuals who deny the legitimacy of the modern German state, is at the centre of this trial. The defendants, including some accused of plotting a violent coup against the federal government, are facing charges such as planning an attack on the Bundestag, the establishment of armed "homeland protection companies," and murder.
Krall's role in the trial has been to provide expert testimony on the ideological background or socio-political context of the accused or the movement itself, given his expertise in socio-economic and political analysis. However, he was not among the defendants or accused in the trial.
In court, Krall has been questioned about his relationship with Prince Reuß, who is alleged to be the ringleader of the coup plotters. Krall claims to have met the prince perhaps once or twice a year professionally, but his calendar shows many more dates, and he sent the prince his right-libertarian constitutional draft. Krall insists he noticed nothing of a Reich citizen ideology in his aristocratic acquaintance, Prince Reuß.
Krall has also been linked to the coup plotters, as he was part of a select group of guests on November 9, 2020, when Prince Reuß declared the "restoration of the principality of Reuß as federal states in the German Reich" at his Thuringian hunting lodge. Krall recited an introductory poem, "Prayer Before Battle," which he himself had written, at the event.
Emails and chats have suggested that Krall might have known more about the defendants' plans than he initially let on. However, Krall claims he "didn't read too closely." Despite this, Krall is currently trying to steer the right-wing conservative small party "Bündnis Deutschland" towards a governing majority with the AfD.
Krall's political vision for Germany involves reshaping the country into a minimal state with a law of the jungle, revoking voting rights for recipients of social benefits, and he believes this is constitutional. This vision, coupled with his association with the "Reichsbürger" movement, has raised questions about his involvement in the coup plot.
Despite these questions, Krall maintains his innocence and continues to advocate for his economic and political views. The trial in Frankfurt is ongoing, and the full extent of Krall's involvement in the alleged coup remains to be seen.
- Markus Krall's involvement in the Frankfurt trial, which revolves around war-and-conflicts centred on the alleged "Reichsbürger coup plotters," also encompasses aspects of politics, as he provides expert testimony on the socio-political context of the accused.
- The general-news coverage of Krall's role in the trial has been influenced by crime-and-justice developments, with emails and chats suggesting he might have known more about the defendants' plans than initially disclosed, despite his claims of not reading too closely.
