Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD

Germany: Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD
Musk's public endorsement for the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried of undue influence on German democracy ahead of snap elections.
Germany’s Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year’s address
Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.
Elon Musk: German election will not be decided by social media owners — Olaf Scholz
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has called on voters to resist external influences and ensure that next year’s election is shaped by their collective decisions rather than the preferences of “owners of social media channels.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election with endorsement of far-right party
The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany party, even though it suggested they amounted to 'nonsense.
Elon Musk calls German president a 'tyrant' in latest X outburst
Tesla boss Elon Musk has added to his record of personal insults aimed at German politicians with a new post targeting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. On his X account on Tuesday, the US billionaire and close advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump wrote: "Steinmeier is an anti-democratic tyrant!
Elon Musk Makes Major Push in Europe to Boost German, British Far-Right
Elon Musk has hit the ground running in 2025 with high-profile support for two controversial political figures in Germany and England.
Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party
Germany's vice chancellor said Musk's comments calling the far-right AfD a "last spark of hope" weren't made out of ignorance.
Scholz, Habeck concerned about Musk's support for far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed concern over US tech billionnaire Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country's February elections.
Elon Musk's controversial AfD endorsement stirs German politics
Elon Musk, owner of the X platform, plans to engage in a discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right AfD party, ahead of Germany's upcoming parliamentary elections. This decision has drawn criticism from German politicians,
Elon Musk's AfD chat draws heat ahead of German elections
Elon Musk, the owner of the X platform, plans to have a conversation with Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right AfD party, before the upcoming parliamentary elections in Germany. This decision has been criticized by German politicians,
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
Chancellor Scholz’s Recipe Against Musk’s Attacks: ‘Stay Cool’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said recent attacks from Elon Musk on him and some of the country’s other leading politicians ...
German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address
The billionaire has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of the country's upcoming elections.
In Jab at Musk, Scholz Condemns Foreign Interference in German Election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual ...
German chancellor asks public not to let Elon Musk influence February elections
Olaf Scholz took a swipe at Elon Musk, urging his countrymen not to be swayed by the South African entrepreneur ahead of the German elections in February 2025.
Germany’s Scholz takes veiled swipe at Musk in New Year’s address
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump ...
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 ...
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German Chancellor Appears to Swipe at Elon Musk In NYE Address: Future ‘Will Not Be Decided By Social Media Owners’
Elon Musk has been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany political party, which apparently drew a response from Scholz.