Day X

The New York Times

This story began with a mysterious gun in an airport bathroom and led to a German military officer facing trial on terrorism charges. Read more

Society & Culture Documentary

Episodes

Day X, Part 5: Defensive Democracy

06/24/2021 00:38:07Day X, Part 4: Franco A.

06/16/2021 00:37:13Day X, Part 3: Blind Spot 2.0

06/10/2021 00:38:35Day X, Part 2: In the Stomach

06/03/2021 00:37:12Day X, Part 1: Shadow Army?

05/27/2021 00:33:13 Show all episodes

Our take on Day X podcast

More often than not, cases of terrorism and threats from terrorists come from outside the borders. However, it is a totally different case when it comes from within. Day X looks into the far-right movements in Germany and specifically the story of Franco A. He is a former German military officer who once lived a double life by faking a Syrian refugee identity. Franco A. is accused of planning to bring down the German government and is the only person from a far-right network standing trial since he was arrested with a loaded gun in an airport bathroom. Day X was a code name for a day Franco A and his allies believed German democracy would collapse, and they were preparing for it.