Elon Musk's X Platform Endorses Germany's Far-Right Afd Party Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD party raises concerns about election interference and compliance with EU regulations. Top News · Jan 9, 2025
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
There is little the US can do to constrain Elon Musk. But here are some ideas The tech billionaire is not the first person in history to be seduced by the thrill of unconstrained power The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a major force in U.S. politics, is taking his influence to Europe. Fortune · Jan 8, 2025
Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him? After years of politicians and media figures normalising far-right ideas, the billionaire’s meddling is falling on fertile ground, says Berlin-based journalist and author Hanno Hauenstein The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Nick Clegg’s departure signals a new political era at Meta Centrist and globalist Clegg is being replaced by a conservative champion ahead of Trump’s second term The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025
Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe French president accuses world’s richest man of intervening directly in continent’s democratic processes The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
German Chancellor Dismisses Elon Musk's Attacks: 'Don't Feed the Troll' While Elon Musk continues to interfere in European politics, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, dismissed the CEO's scrutiny: "Don't feed the troll." Latin Times · Jan 5, 2025
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025
German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’ Musk backed Germany’s AfD party last month The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Responds To Elon Musk's Criticism German Chancellor Scholz responds to Elon Musk's criticism and expresses concern over Musk's support for the far-right AfD party in the upcoming election, ... Top News · Jan 4, 2025
The Syrian refugee whose selfie with Angela Merkel changed his life Anas Modamani took a photo with the then chancellor when he was 18, before the image went around the world The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him? Musk posted on X calling for jailed right-wing UK activist Robinson to be released. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025
Salon · Jan 3, 2025 Elon Musk "spreading hate" in Europe After funding Trump's White House bid, the world's richest man is backing the far-right in UK and Germany
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025 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
Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2025 Germany accuses Musk of election meddling over AfD support: What we know Elon Musk praised AfD and its leader Alice Weidel in an opinion piece for German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
Fortune · Jan 2, 2025 Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with AfD backing Germany's vice chancellor said Musk's comments calling the far-right AfD a "last spark of hope" weren't made out of ignorance.
International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024 German Leaders Hit Back At Musk's Support For Far Right German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy hit back Tuesday at Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as the billionaire continued intervening in the country's politics.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 Olaf Scholz: German election ‘will not be decided by social media owners’ Chancellor’s New Year’s Eve address follows Elon Musk’s endorsement of German far-right party AfD on X
International Business Times · Dec 30, 2024 Anger In Germany At Musk Attempt To 'Influence' Election Germany's government said Monday US billionaire tech baron Elon Musk is trying to sway February elections by praising the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a move strongly rejected by major parties.
Latin Times · Dec 30, 2024 German Official Accuses Elon Musk of Trying to Sway Country's Upcoming Election Elon Musk was accused of attempting to influence the upcoming German election by government officials following his endorsement of a right-wing political party.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 Berlin accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence German election Government spokesperson says freedom of speech ‘covers the greatest nonsense’ after Musk’s endorsements of AfD
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Elon Musk accused of trying to influence German election with support for Far-Right AfD party The Donald Trump ally has already sparked controversy after wading into UK politics
Fortune · Dec 29, 2024 Elon Musk reveals why he is endorsing Germany’s populist far right despite neo-Nazis in their ranks—‘Does that sound like Hitler to you?’ Only the antiestablishment Alternative for Germany can save the country from collapse, the world’s richest man wrote in a Sunday column that has divided voters.