EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation Musk’s company has been accused of manipulating systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Germany's leader says Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.” The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Elon Musk knows little about UK and Germany and should not interfere – poll Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD voters The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Elon Musk is elevating Trump’s foreign policy of deliberate disruption to a new level Donald Trump’s first term gave the world a taste of deliberately disruptive unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of other countries, with examples ranging from Britain in the throes of Brexit to North Korea where the 45th US president attempted to forge a personal deal with Kim Jung-Un. The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025
The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes Editorial: February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world war The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
German far-right party posts fake ‘deportation tickets’ to immigrants About 30,000 of the bording pass shaped fliers were distributed The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Far-Right German Party Endorsed by Elon Musk, Accused of Distributing 'Deportation Plane Tickets' to Immigrants The flyers were addressed to "illegal immigrant" and listed the destination as "safe country of origin." Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
German police investigate AfD flyers resembling plane tickets for immigrants Karlsruhe police say they have opened inquiry into ‘persons unknown on suspicion of incitement of racial hatred’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025
AfD launches manifesto as campaign season for German election begins Polling for far-right insurgent and its extreme policies is rising but other parties have closed ranks against it despite their weak popularity The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025
German Far Right Emboldened By Austria Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany's far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighbouring Austria. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
Germany's Election Campaign: Afd Convention Disrupted By Protests Protests disrupt far-right party convention in Riesa, Germany. Mainstream Union bloc leads in polls as election campaign gains momentum. Top News · Jan 12, 2025
Sahra Wagenknecht, Germany's Combative 'Left-wing Conservative' After a lifetime in opposition, Germany's hard-left standard-bearer Sahra Wagenknecht has shaken up the political scene with a blend of pro-poor, Moscow-friendly and anti-immigration policies. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins The AfD’s co-leader pledges to tear down wind turbines and praises delegates for ‘defying left-wing mob’ The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025
How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025 Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025 Protests Delay Start Of German Far-right Party's Key Meet A key congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was delayed Saturday as thousands shouting "No to Nazis" protested outside the venue in the eastern town of Riesa.
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025 Twin-headed Trump-Musk onslaught leaves Europe floundering for response Incoming US president and oligarch ally are wreaking diplomatic havoc among Washington’s beholden allies
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025 The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supporters, says Berlin-based journalist Thomas Vorreyer
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025 Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics Tech billionaire tells Germans to vote for far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in upcoming election
Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025 Elon Musk Claims 'Theft is Legal in California,' Says the Only Thing Stopping Robbers Is When Their 'Back Hurts From Carrying Out All the Goods' Elon Musk claimed that crime has effectively been legalized in the state of California during a live interview on X Spaces Thursday.
International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025 German Far Right AfD Leader Dismisses Comparisons to Nazis, Says Party is 'Exact Opposite of Hitler' During a discussion between billionaire Elon Musk and chief of the German far-right AfD party, Alice Weidel, Weidel pushed back against comparisons between her party and the German Nazi party.
Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025 Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s Meloni insists ‘no danger’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 Elon Musk heaps praise on AfD’s Alice Weidel during live talk on X X owner and far-right politician appear to agree on everything, as Musk faces accusations of meddling in German election
Top News · Jan 9, 2025 Elon Musk Praises Far-Right German Party Leader, Sparks Controversy Elon Musk's endorsement of the far-right German party AfD sparks controversy and global attention.