- Ex-AfD Parliament Rep Birgit Malsack-Winkemann Fights Invasion Claims
Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, the former Bundestag representative for AfD, vehemently denied any involvement in a parliament invasion plot during court proceedings related to Heinrich XIII, Prince Reuss. The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court heard her statements on the fifth day of the trial.
She also declared her non-involvement in drafting a new constitution, emphasizing that the discovered documents were mere brainstorming sessions. She rebuked the prosecutor's claim that she had contributed to a constitution project, asserting, "I assure you, that's not accurate."
Accusations of Rush to the Bundestag
The Chief Prosecutor accused her of conspiring with other defendants to infiltrate the Bundestag and survey the building. The 60-year-old was charged with being part of "The Council of the Union," a group planning to stage an armed invasion to apprehend members and dismantle the system.
However, she firmly denied any part in surveying the parliament or any definite invasion plans, stating, "The Alliance was supposed to take care of everything." She had earlier explained her belief in a fictional international military alliance named "The Alliance," anticipating a system transition driven by this alliance.
Internal Conflicts within the Group
Malsack-Winkemann also described her disagreements with Ruediger von Pescatore, the alleged military branch leader of the group. She referred to their relationship as unable to coexist, likening it to "fire and water." She admitted that von Pescatore sought to exclude her from the group, but eventually, they separated from the military branch.
In Frankfurt, nine defendants face accusations of either belonging to a terrorist group or aiding it. In total, 26 individuals are being prosecuted for alleged conspiracy in this complex case, with parallel trials ongoing in Munich and Stuttgart. Until the verdict, all defendants remain presumed innocent.
The trial continues on September 3.
Hessen's Historical Figure at the Heart of Controversy
Despite her controversial past, Malsack-Winkemann hails from Hessen, a German federal state boasting a rich history and cultural heritage. Throughout the trial, she emphatically denounced allegations involving her in an attempted invasion of the Bundestag, reiterating her faith in "The Alliance" to handle necessary actions.
Insights
Birgit Malsack-Winkemann's arrest in December 2022 was related to her membership in a Reichsbürger cell accused of planning an attack on the Bundestag. The group, led by Heinrich XIII, held QAnon conspiracy theories and believed German authorities were under the control of a "deep state" that needed to be overthrown[1]. Despite the lack of clear evidence linking Malsack-Winkemann directly to the invasion plot, her association with such a group raises serious concerns about her involvement in extremist activities.
As mentioned, Malsack-Winkemann and Prince Reuss were both part of this cell and their mutual beliefs in the overthrow of the German government aligned with the charges against them. However, the presentation of this enrichment data should be done carefully, as it only provides context and does not definitively prove Malsack-Winkemann's direct involvement in the invasion plot.
[1] Source: Wikipedia, Bergmann, Oliver, & Jesaani, F., 2023.
