Germany, Elon Musk

German Chancellor Scholz Disregards Elon Musk's Backing of Far-Right Party
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz disregarded tech billionaire Elon Musk's backing of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Germany's election is expected to be held early after the chancellor lost a confidence vote on Monday.
Why Elon Musk’s support for Germany’s far-right party matters
Only the AfD can save Germany,” Elon Musk wrote, referencing the far-right anti-immigrant and anti-Islam party in Europe’s largest country.
Elon Musk sparks backlash in Germany after calling the chancellor an 'incompetent fool' and backing the far-right AfD party
Musk called for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to "resign immediately" in response to an attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg.
Germany’s SPD Calls for Antitrust Act to Clip Elon Musk’s Power
A senior lawmaker from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats railed against Elon Musk’s interference in German politics and called for a new antitrust act to constrain his influence in the corporate world.
Scholz dismisses Musk's assertion that only a far-right party can 'save' Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday dismissed an assertion by Elon Musk that only a far-right party can “save Germany,” but said that freedom of opinion "also goes for multibillionaires.”
Elon Musk Applauds the German Far-Right Party
Musk has been amplifying right-wing, anti-immigration voices on X for years and has already questioned criticism aimed at the AfD back in June. In September 2023, he denounced Germany for giving money to charities and rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.
Germany’s Scholz Takes Swipe at Musk for His AfD Endorsement
Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a swipe at Elon Musk over his political judgment, escalating a spat between the German government and the world’s richest person.Most Read from BloombergThe Architects Who Built MiamiReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousScholz,
Elon Musk Said the AfD Can 'Save Germany.' Here's What We Know About the Political Party
X owner Elon Musk posted (archived) on the site: "Only the AfD can save Germany." Following the post, which had more than 50 million views at the time of this writing, claims abounded about the politics of the political party,
Elon Musk endorses extremist German party, surprising no one
In a move that’s right in line with his usual BS, Elon Musk endorsed a German neo-Nazi party that has been classified as extremist. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” he said this week on X. He voiced this opinion in response to a far-right influencer named Naomi Seibt,
Elon Musk says German chancellor should resign after attack at Christmas market
Billionaire Elon Musk, set to join U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's administration as an outside adviser, on Friday called ...
Elon Musk calls Scholz 'Incompetent fool,' faces backlash for 'Only AfD can save Germany' comment after Christmas market attack
Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has ignited outrage after calling for German ...
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Germany's Scholz on Musk: Freedom of opinion applies to billionaires
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said freedom of opinion "also applies to multi-billionaires," after Elon Musk said ...
Is Elon Musk the 'George Soros of the Right'? Allies Stress Key Difference
Musk's increased political and economic influence has prompted comparisons to George Soros, but supporters say Musk is a ...