A 20-year-old man in Limburg, Germany, has been sentenced to three and a half years in youth detention for planning a violent overthrow of the democratic system.

The court found him guilty of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state and multiple weapons law violations.

The man, who held antisemitic and racist beliefs, aimed to establish a society based on Nazi ideology.

He modified a gas pistol to fire projectiles and used a 3D printer to create parts for a machine gun.

Authorities discovered weapons and extremist materials during a 2023 raid.

The court rejected the defense's claim that he was merely seeking attention online, emphasizing his dangerous intent.