Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties Representatives of Heartland Institute linking up with MEPs to campaign against environmental policies The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he’s coming for Europe Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference – but even that won’t be easy. Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2025
EU's Legal Weapon Facing The Heat From US Big Tech For tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU's digital rules are a tool of censorship. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Elon Musk appears to make back-to-back fascist salutes at inauguration rally Tech billionaire wades into controversy after shooting right arm on upwards diagonal during Trump celebrations The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2025
Germany is gripped by election fever … but Trump is pulling the strings The machinations of Elon Musk and the incoming US president loom large in the minds of politicians and voters The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 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
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
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
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
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. Al Jazeera · 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. International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025
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 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'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.
The Independent UK · 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 Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 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