Germany, Elon Musk

Germany accused Elon Musk of interfering in upcoming elections. Where else has he weighed in?
Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics? View on euronews
German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was staying "cool" in comments published by the German magazine Stern, after critical personal comments made by Elon Musk last year. Musk came under fire for backing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an opinion piece in a German newspaper in December.
Fascists or Germany’s saviours? The truth about AfD, Musk’s new plaything
Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s endorsement of Alternative for Germany (AfD) could legitimise the far-Right party among business people and ordinary voters, easing its eventual path to power, a member of the movement has said.
Elon Musk Supports Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Opinion Piece
Elon Musk backed Germany’s far-right Alternative for Deutschland party, known as the AfD, in an opinion piece published in a German newspaper on Saturday, wading deeper into international politics as the billionaire has become a fixture in Trump’s orbit.
'Hands off our democracy!' Germany sends furious warning to Elon Musk after AfD backing
Musk’s endorsement came in the form of an editorial in Die Welt am Sonntag, a conservative newspaper, where he praised the AfD’s anti-immigration and low-tax policies, claiming they could stop Germany from “becoming a shadow of its former self.”
Germany accuses Musk of trying to influence election by backing far-right AfD
Other parties vying to win the upcoming election also criticized the tech billionaire after he doubled down on his support for the far-right AfD party in a weekend op-ed.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to "nonsense".
Elon Musk is infuriating European leaders with his political grenades
Elon Musk has been driving the news agenda in the UK and other European countries with often incendiary comments on X, prompting leaders to hit back.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections
Musk has billed the right-wing party AfD as the 'last spark of hope' for Germany—prompting outrage from U.S. and German officials.
JD Vance calls Elon Musk’s piece praising far-right German party AfD ‘interesting’
Billionaire argues that ‘Only the AfD Can Save Germany’ in op-ed that prompted commentary editor’s resignation
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he’s looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on ...
Elon Musk’s political influence: a billionaire’s impact on European democracy
From endorsing Germany’s far-right AfD to attacking UK leaders, Musk's actions highlight the risks of unchecked power in the ...
Elon Musk Suggests America Should 'Liberate' Britain From 'Tyrannical Government'
After a barrage of attacks from the key adviser to Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned "lies and ...
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Musk's interview plan with far-right AfD sparks EU scrutiny
The European Commission will examine whether platform X, owned by Elon Musk, will promote an interview with Alice Weidel, ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
Trump Privately Complains Elon Musk 'Is Around A Lot,' Maggie Haberman Says
The veteran New York Times reporter also said the "President Musk" nickname "definitely bothers" the president-elect.
Elon Musk Pushes For Britain’s King Charles To Dissolve Parliament—As Lawmakers Say Tesla CEO Is ‘Misinformed’
The world’s richest man is “misjudged and certainly misinformed” about the British government’s handling of “grooming gangs,” ...