European leaders hit back at Musk's posts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

European leaders hit back at Musk's posts

China Daily  

This illustration photograph shows Elon Musk's X account displayed on a smartphone in front a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan 7, 2025. The leaders of major countries in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France and Germany, have expressed concerns over billionaire Elon Musk's attempts to influence Europe's internal affairs via social media. Without naming Musk directly, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back over the billionaire's comments on Britain's handling of major sex abuse cases a decade ago and the riots fueled by online misinformation last year. Also on Monday, France's President Emmanuel Macron hinted in a speech that Musk is meddling in European politics and backing a "reactionary movement" across the world. Store told Norwegian national public broadcaster NRK: "I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and large financial resources is so directly involved in the internal affairs of other countries."

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slams Europe’s ‘cowardice’ in confronting Putin’s aggression
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slams Europe’s ‘cowardice’ in confronting Putin’s aggression

Live Mint  

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned Europe’s “cowardice” in confronting Russian aggression, accusing the union of lacking the will to act against Vladimir Putin. In a forceful address to parliament, according to a report in the New York Post, Tusk stated: “Our deficit has been the lack of the will to act, having no confidence, and sometimes even cowardice.” …

'Making us a joke': Elon Musk slammed on his app after insulting Poland foreign minister
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Making us a joke': Elon Musk slammed on his app after insulting Poland foreign minister

Raw Story  

The owner of social media network X and the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, was blasted on his own app on Sunday after he was seen insulting a Polish leader. The X account for Anonymous, which boasts 5.2 million followers, said, "Nazi Elon Musk calls Poland’s leader a small man and commands him to be quiet." "That’s how …

Tesla showroom is torched in arson attack in France with £550,000 of cars destroyed amid growing fury in Europe over Elon Musk's EU 'meddling' and Trump Ukraine funding row
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tesla showroom is torched in arson attack in France with £550,000 of cars destroyed amid growing fury in Europe over Elon Musk's EU 'meddling' and Trump Ukraine funding row

Daily Mail  

A Tesla dealership in southern France went up in flames during a suspected arson attack as backlash against Elon Musk's EU 'meddling' and backing of Donald Trump intensifies across Europe. A Tesla dealership near Toulouse, southern France, was set alight on Monday morning destroying around £550,000 worth of cars Officials confirmed they have launched an investigation into 'the destruction and …

Elon Musk blasts Zelensky as Ukraine President sees decline in trust rating after clash with Trump
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk blasts Zelensky as Ukraine President sees decline in trust rating after clash with Trump

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk lashed out at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as he drew mixed response following his heated exchange with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. Billionaire Elon Musk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky While Zelenskyy has seen decline in support from Americans, as per CNN report, European leaders have come together to stand with him in the conflict …

Musk risks putting EU buyers off Tesla: analysts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk risks putting EU buyers off Tesla: analysts

Raw Story  

Elon Musk's rapprochement with U.S. President Donald Trump, his backing of European far-right parties and attacks on diversity policies could drive European buyers away from Tesla, analysts say. "Germany remains very sensitive to its history and Musk's political rhetoric is potentially toxic, given that Tesla consumers are partly motivated by environmental concerns," said German automotive analyst Matthias Schmidt. But the …

Donald Trump's dig at Time magazine over Elon Musk cover: ‘Still in business?’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's dig at Time magazine over Elon Musk cover: ‘Still in business?’

Hindustan Times  

Time magazine's latest print cover featuring Elon Musk in the Oval Office, caused President Donald Trump to snap at the publication amid rumours of the Space X potentially taking over the presidency in the future. Donald Trump, during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, was asked whether he had any comment about the cover and said, "Is Time's …

Elon Musk used to be a nerd loved by the public. But a MAGA turn has seen his favorability plummet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk used to be a nerd loved by the public. But a MAGA turn has seen his favorability plummet

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk may have gotten a job as the head …

Elon Musk a threat to democracies, says French PM Bayrou
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk a threat to democracies, says French PM Bayrou

Firstpost  

Amid billionaire Elon Musk’s interference in European countries’ politics, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has said that he is a threat to democracies Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of social media network X and a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, poses a threat to democracies, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Monday. “Elon Musk is creating a …

Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN

CNN  

Berlin CNN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling CNN that the US billionaire “is intervening in favor of right-wing politicians all over Europe. Speaking to CNN, as he came off stage after an hour’s talk with voters in Berlin, the Chancellor said, “I disagree completely with Elon Musk …

Elon Musk's global controversies: From Trump to AfD and Wikipedia wars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's global controversies: From Trump to AfD and Wikipedia wars

India Today  

Elon Musk's controversies span the globe, making headlines for a range of polarizing actions and statements. From an alleged Nazi salute gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration to his support for far-right political parties such as Germany’s AfD, Musk has sparked widespread debate. Musk’s involvement in European politics, including his backing of AfD leader Alice Weidel for German Chancellor, has drawn …

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event
2 months ago

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk made a surprise …

Inside Elon Musk’s assault on Germany’s political establishment
2 months ago

Inside Elon Musk’s assault on Germany’s political establishment

Live Mint  

“Only the AfD can save Germany," he wrote, embracing the far-right populist Alternative for Germany party, which calls for expelling illegal migrants, leaving the European Union and getting closer to Russia. He followed up with an opinion article backing AfD in a German newspaper and an interview with the party’s leader on X, during which he said the party’s platform …

From MAGA to MEGA: Musk's says 'Make Europe Great Again' as EU investigates X's far-right bias
2 months, 1 week ago

From MAGA to MEGA: Musk's says 'Make Europe Great Again' as EU investigates X's far-right bias

Firstpost  

In recent months, the billionaire has been campaigning in support of Europe’s hard-right parties including Germany’s AfD which will be contesting in the German federal elections this year In a bid to promote far-right parties in Europe, Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to introduce a spinoff to US President-elect Donald Trump’s popular slogan ‘Make America Great Again’. While the European …

EU steps up probe into Musk's X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

EU steps up probe into Musk's X, days ahead of Trump inauguration

Deccan Chronicle  

Brussels: The European Commission said it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents. "Today we are taking further steps to shed light on the compliance of X's recommender systems with the obligations under the DSA," …

Musk meddling in Germany, UK politics ‘unacceptable’ to over two-thirds of people: YouGov poll
2 months, 1 week ago

Musk meddling in Germany, UK politics ‘unacceptable’ to over two-thirds of people: YouGov poll

Firstpost  

A recent poll has shown that a majority of people in the UK and Germany view Elon Musk’s attempts to sway their national politics as unacceptable, saying that the US tech magnate lacks a deep understanding of either country and the challenges they face, according to a report A recent poll has shown that a majority of people in the …

‘MEGA’: Elon Musk creates European spinoff of Trump's slogan upon Scholz nomination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘MEGA’: Elon Musk creates European spinoff of Trump's slogan upon Scholz nomination

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, who has long been known as socially liberal but economically conservative, has now reiterated his support for conservative or right-leaning leaders and political movements with his reaction to the nomination of centre-left leader Olaf Scholz. Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk gestures, as he attends political festival Atreju organised by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy …

How Elon Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Elon Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission to check for any spreading of misinformation before next month's German election. Since publicly supporting Donald Trump to become U.S. president last year, Musk has endorsed Britain's right-wing Reform …

Is Elon Musk interfering in Germany elections? Olaf Scholz, others slam X chief over support to ‘neo-Nazi’ leader
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk interfering in Germany elections? Olaf Scholz, others slam X chief over support to ‘neo-Nazi’ leader

Live Mint  

“Is Elon Musk using his social media platform ‘X’ to dominate the narrative in Germany ahead of its national elections?” – this is the question everyone may have on their minds as Elon Musk has put his weight behind the neo-Nazi leader and Alternative for Germany co-chairwoman Alice Weidel. Rallying behind AfD, Tesla CEO Elon Musk also recently called on …

Musk, ex-EU tech chief Breton spar over Germany
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk, ex-EU tech chief Breton spar over Germany

The Hindu  

Elon Musk escalated a spat Saturday with the ex-EU digital chief Thierry Breton, describing him as a "tyrant of Europe" as the two men traded barbs online. Mr. Musk has recently angered Europe with repeated insults of the continent's leaders and his open support for the far-right German AfD party ahead of elections next month. An account shared an excerpt …

Dutch government to stick with X, Meta, despite calls for change
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch government to stick with X, Meta, despite calls for change

Dutch News  

The Dutch government says it has no intention of stopping using social media channels X, Instagram and Facebook to spread information, despite calls from internet development organisations to do so. “These companies are only interested in filling their pockets and in political power.” The call follows the decision by Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to stop fact-checking in the US, …

Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a wide-ranging, sometimes stilted conversation that touched on …

Italian PM Meloni backs Musk’s involvement in EU politics amid Starlink talks: ‘I do not see this danger to democracy’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Italian PM Meloni backs Musk’s involvement in EU politics amid Starlink talks: ‘I do not see this danger to democracy’

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has supported the increasing interference of Tesla boss Elon Musk and said she has not discussed any deal to supply secure communications to the country. When the question of Musk was raised repeatedly, Meloni said, “I also take this opportunity to tell you that I have never personally spoken with Elon Musk about these matters.” …

Will Musk be able to sway Europe rightwards? Top leaders flag concern over attempts to influence politics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Musk be able to sway Europe rightwards? Top leaders flag concern over attempts to influence politics

India TV News  

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and an important member of US President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle, has been making whirlwinds across the globe, particularly Europe, through his social media posts and articles. Macron criticises Musk Moreover, Musk has also drawn criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron as he labelled Musk's leadership of X as “dangerously irresponsible” after X decided to …

Commemorating fall of fascism in Spain, PM Sánchez warns against Musk interference
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Commemorating fall of fascism in Spain, PM Sánchez warns against Musk interference

Raw Story  

Right-wing billionaire Elon Musk's decision to wade into the political battles of several European countries did not go unnoticed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who used a Wednesday event marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco as an opportunity to warn against Musk's recent commentary. Without naming Musk, Sánchez warned that the billionaire Tesla …

Elon Musk's Quest for Domination Has Gone Global
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55 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk's Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Wired  

During the US elections, centibillionaire and X owner Elon Musk became a central figure in right-wing and Republican politics, helping to propel former president Donald Trump back into the White House. In the months since Trump’s victory, Musk has begun to wade into politics in Europe, starting firestorms in the UK and announcing that he’ll be hosting an X Spaces …

Elon Musk has just embarrassed himself beyond belief.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk has just embarrassed himself beyond belief.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Before Christmas, Musk posted his views on the annulment of Romania’s presidential election, and in the dying days of 2024, Musk posted on X in support of a far-right German political party with neo-Nazi ties called AfD, then followed …

Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni insists there is ‘no danger’. Elon Musk has urged German voters to get behind the far-right Alternative for Germany in next month’s national election during a broadcast with the party’s leader. Musk and Weidel agreed that Germany was hamstrung by a “crazy” energy policy, …

Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk on Wednesday as he joined European leaders who are are voicing concerns that the immensely wealthy backer of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is trying to influence politics across the Atlantic. He also said the movement was backing a far-right party in Germany that he described as “inheritors of Nazism.” Via …

France urges European Commission to be firm against Musk interference
2 months, 2 weeks ago

France urges European Commission to be firm against Musk interference

The Hindu  

France on Wednesday urged the European Commission to protect its member states with "the greatest firmness" against interference in political debate particularly from the billionaire owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk. "Either the European Commission applies with the greatest firmness the laws that we have given ourselves to protect our public space, or it does not do so …

Analysis: What Musk's online activism tells us about his agenda for global politics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: What Musk's online activism tells us about his agenda for global politics

India Today  

From a futurist, and problem-solver to a political cheerleader, Elon Musk – the world’s richest man – has come a long way after his takeover of Twitter. An analysis of Musk’s X posts by India Today’s Open-Source Intelligence team reveals his focus areas in Germany, Britain, and Brazil. GERMANY “Germany” featured 27 times in Musk’s posts on X since January …

European leaders hit back at Musk's posts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

European leaders hit back at Musk's posts

China Daily  

This illustration photograph shows Elon Musk's X account displayed on a smartphone in front a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan 7, 2025. The leaders of major countries in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France and Germany, have expressed concerns over billionaire Elon Musk's attempts to influence Europe's internal affairs via social media. Without naming Musk directly, UK Prime …

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. Musk’s feed on his social network X is dotted with abusive language — labeling politicians “stupid cretin” and “sniveling cowards” — as well as retweets of far-right and …

World leaders vs Elon Musk: What’s the latest in this political drama?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World leaders vs Elon Musk: What’s the latest in this political drama?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, after successfully influencing the US election and getting his preferred candidate Donald Trump elected president, is now looking to spread his influence in other countries. Let’s take a closer look: Musk vs Starmer Musk on Monday yet again attacked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the ‘Pakistani grooming gangs scandal.’ “Prison for Starmer,” Musk wrote on X. Musk …

Elon Musk is roiling European politics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is roiling European politics

Live Mint  

Elon Musk is throwing grenades into Europe’s political mainstream over issues ranging from immigration to free speech, creating a dilemma for governments as they try to respond to the tech billionaire and key adviser to the incoming Trump administration. Ahead of Starmer’s press conference, Musk had pinned a message to the top of his X feed: “America should liberate the …

Musk plays politics abroad as world leaders brace for Trump’s return
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk plays politics abroad as world leaders brace for Trump’s return

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk’s personal foreign policy of promoting far-right parties is sparking outrage among leaders in Europe and handing them a dilemma: How do they rebuke the tech titan without angering his new patron — Donald Trump? “Will Musk be carrying out Trump’s foreign policy agenda, acting as a personal ambassador of Trump to everywhere?” said Lindsay Gorman, managing …

Musk plays politics abroad as world leaders brace for Trump’s return
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk plays politics abroad as world leaders brace for Trump’s return

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk’s personal foreign policy of promoting far-right parties is sparking outrage among leaders in Europe and handing them a dilemma: How do they rebuke the tech titan without angering his new patron — Donald Trump? “Will Musk be carrying out Trump’s foreign policy agenda, acting as a personal ambassador of Trump to everywhere?” said Lindsay Gorman, managing …

European leaders hit back in Elon Musk meddling row
2 months, 3 weeks ago

European leaders hit back in Elon Musk meddling row

Raw Story  

European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row escalated between members of Britain's government and US president-elect Donald Trump's key ally. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer slammed those "spreading lies and misinformation" following days of incendiary posts by Musk on his X platform over historical sex offences against children in northern England. …

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Hindustan Times  

OSLO -Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration, anti-Islamic political …

Musk gets good news a day after Italian PM visits Trump as Rome announces potential $1.6bn SpaceX deal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk gets good news a day after Italian PM visits Trump as Rome announces potential $1.6bn SpaceX deal

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A deal that would see Elon Musk’s SpaceX take over …

German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a withering response to …

Elon Musk’s political manoeuvring sparks concerns over far-right rise in Europe, influence over young men
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s political manoeuvring sparks concerns over far-right rise in Europe, influence over young men

Live Mint  

He demanded new elections in Britain, promoted Germany's far-right, blasted the European Commission — and that's just the start. Health Secretary Wes Streeting told ITV News that Musk's comments were “misjudged and certainly misinformed.” But, he swiftly added, “we're willing to work with Elon Musk, who I think has got a big role to play with his social media platform …

German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address
2 months, 3 weeks ago

German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a thinly veiled swipe at Elon Musk on Tuesday, using his New Year’s address to criticize the tech billionaire’s involvement in the European country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Rather, that will be up to the vast majority of reasonable and decent people.” In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a …

Berlin says Elon Musk trying to influence German election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Berlin says Elon Musk trying to influence German election

India Today  

US billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday. "It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election," with X posts and an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany over the weekend, she said. The support …

Elon Musk backs German far-right party in editorial, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk backs German far-right party in editorial, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany's far-right …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
3 months ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

'Agent of influence': Expert warns Musk's tactics are straight out of ‘Russia’s playbook'
3 months ago

'Agent of influence': Expert warns Musk's tactics are straight out of ‘Russia’s playbook'

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasing influence – not just in the United States as a close ally of the incoming president – but around the world is helping to fuel Russia’s war on democracy and mirrors tactics pulled from Vladimir Putin’s playbook, foreign policy researcher Olga Lautman warned Friday. She urged Democrats to investigate Musk’s “ties to Moscow, his access …

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'
3 months, 1 week ago

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'

Raw Story  

Elon Musk raised alarm by endorsing Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland, which has called for the nation to leave the European Union. The tech billionaire and Donald Trump adviser commented on an X post by far-right influencer Naomi Seibt, who had criticized German politician Friedrich Merz, saying the potential next chancellor was "horrified by the idea that Germany should follow …

Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk’s political impact. How far will it go?
3 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk’s political impact. How far will it go?

LA Times  

Elon Musk attends the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral on Dec. 07, 2024, in Paris. Musk’s foray into German politics came just after far-right British politician Nigel Farage, who for years has been a fixture in Trump’s orbit, declared this week that the South African-born Tesla and Space X magnate was considering a historically large …

'Elon Musk is the President, Donald Trump just doesn't know it yet': Ex-French leader lays into president-elect and warns EU should sanction tech mogul and hit US goods with tariffs too
4 months ago

'Elon Musk is the President, Donald Trump just doesn't know it yet': Ex-French leader lays into president-elect and warns EU should sanction tech mogul and hit US goods with tariffs too

Daily Mail  

The former President of France has declared the EU should consider sanctioning Elon Musk's companies and slapping US goods with retaliatory tariffs if Donald Trump is tough on Europe following his return to the Oval Office. The former President of France has declared the EU should consider sanctioning Elon Musk 's companies and slapping US goods with retaliatory tariffs if …

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