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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’.

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Top News

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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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, ...

The Guardian - UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Salon

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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