Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD

Germany: Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD
Musk's public endorsement for the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried of undue influence on German democracy ahead of snap elections.
Scholz, Habeck concerned about Musk's support for far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed concern over US tech billionnaire Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country's February elections.
Germany’s Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year’s address
Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.
Germany’s Scholz takes veiled swipe at Musk in New Year’s address
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation’s fate will not be decided by “the owners of social media.
Musk likely to host German far-right leader for online chat
Musk, the world's richest man, has become vocal in his support for far right and anti-establishment parties in Europe.
Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany’s far-right party
Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to influence the upcoming February election.
Musk's Support for AfD in German Newspaper Sparks Editorial Resignation
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in an opinion piece published in the German newspaper 'Welt am Sonntag'. In the article,
Elon Musk's AfD endorsement sparks German political uproar
Elon Musk, by supporting the German far-right, has sparked numerous controversies, including attacks on individual German politicians. His statements raise questions about the limits of free speech in the context of German defamation laws.
Scholz calls on Germans to unite in solidarity in a new year despite many crises
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Germany’s 84 million residents to stick together despite the many global crises and wars ...
In Jab at Musk, Scholz Condemns Foreign Interference in German Election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual ...
Scholz retaliated with a mask: The fate of Germany is not for the owners of social networks to decide
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged voters not to let social media owners decide the fate of early elections next year.
End of Scholz is end of Germany as we know it
Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in his leadership and Germany now faces its first election of the truly post-Angela ...
Germany's Olaf Scholz: 'We can make 2025 a good year'
Addressing the nation on the last day of 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the country's fate was in Germans' hands and the way forward was by "standing strong together." He praised responders to the ...
Germany's Scholz urges citizens to vote in NYE address
Chancellor Olaf Scholz appealed to his fellow Germans to vote in snap elections in February as the country argues over ...
Scholz's associate advocates continuing phone calls with Putin
Saskia Esken, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has supported the continuation of telephone talks between ...