Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: DPAGermany's Military Counter-Intelligence Service (MAD) is investigating an officer who called for a putsch against the Defence Minister, according to a media report on Tuesday. The Defence Minister has lost all credibility for me - we need to address that or have a putsch.”In April, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen accused the army of a failure of leadership, after a far-right plot was uncovered inside the army. Two officers have so far been arrested on suspicion of preparing a “kill list” of prominent Germans, including ex-President Joachim Gauck. Investigators would also have to show that the officer is affiliated with a far-right ideology.

Source: The Local May 23, 2017 09:33 UTC