Italian PM Meloni backs Musk’s involvement in EU politics amid Starlink talks: ‘I do not see this danger to democracy’
5 days, 5 hours 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.” SpaceX is in talks of a five-year deal amounting to 1.5 billion euros, reported Reuters. Italy is considering using Musk's space-based telecommunications system to enable secure communications between the government, diplomats, and defence officials operating in crucial areas across the Mediterranean. Elon Musk has constantly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and has supported the far-right AfD party right before the election in Germany next month.

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Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
5 days, 19 hours ago

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk. It’s not my habit to use my public role to do favors to friends,” Meloni said, responding to reporters’ questions during her start-of-the-year …

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
5 days, 19 hours ago

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

The Independent  

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Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
6 days, 4 hours ago

Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications

The Hindu  

The Italian defence ministry has not backed a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services and is looking at a range of options, minister Guido Crosetto said on Wednesday. Musk said on Monday he was ready to offer his services as Rome evaluates potential supply accords with the tech billionaire's Starlink business, part of his SpaceX …

Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics
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6 days, 14 hours 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 …

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

Elon Musk is roiling European politics
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
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1 week, 1 day ago

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing …

Italy plans $1.6 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government telecom: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Italy plans $1.6 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government telecom: Report

Hindustan Times  

Italy is now in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink for a five-year, $1.6 billion deal to provide top-level encrypted telephone and internet services for the country's government, making it the largest of such projects in Europe, according to a Bloomberg report. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, right, presents Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global …

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 2 days ago

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

The Independent  

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German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD
1 week, 3 days ago

German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD

Hindustan Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's "erratic" comments and his open support for the extreme-right AfD party in an interview published Saturday. Asked about interference by Musk -- who last month called Scholz an "incompetent fool" before calling the German president an "anti-democratic tyrant", the chancellor told Stern magazine it was important "to keep calm" ahead of Germany's snap …

Elon Musk’s political manoeuvring sparks concerns over far-right rise in Europe, influence over young men
1 week, 4 days 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 …

'Don't take orders from anyone': Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on friendship with Elon Musk
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Don't take orders from anyone': Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on friendship with Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended her friendship with tech billionaire Elon Musk, affirming that her relationship with anyone does not interfere with her leadership role or Italy's policy. "I can be a friend of Elon Musk and at the same time the head of the first Italian government that made a new law to regulate private activity in space," …

Does Giorgia Meloni ‘take orders’ from Elon Musk? Italian prime minister comments on her ‘friendship’ with Tesla CEO
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Does Giorgia Meloni ‘take orders’ from Elon Musk? Italian prime minister comments on her ‘friendship’ with Tesla CEO

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her friendship with Elon Musk, addressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Meloni’s friendship with Elon Musk Meloni’s frequent meetings with Musk, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX, have sparked public interest since her government came to power in 2022. A year ago, Musk also participated in a youth event organised by Meloni’s …

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni bats for her friendship with Elon Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni bats for her friendship with Elon Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'

India TV News  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her friendship with US tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying that she can be a friend of Elon Musk and remain the head of the first Italian government that made a new law aimed at regulating private activity in space. Notably, after Meloni's far-right coalition came to power in Italy in 2022, she has …

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni forced to defend her friendship with Elon Musk
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni forced to defend her friendship with Elon Musk

The Independent  

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Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Musk and asserts her independence
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Musk and asserts her independence

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her friendship with U.S. tech billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk, telling Italian lawmakers that she would not be influenced in areas where he has economic interests. “I can be a friend of Elon Musk and at the same time the head of the first Italian government that made a new …

Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Elon Musk and asserts her independence
4 weeks ago

Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Elon Musk and asserts her independence

LA Times  

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, has met frequently with the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk since her far-right-led government came to power in 2022. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her friendship with U.S. tech billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk, telling Italian lawmakers that she would not be influenced in areas where he has economic interests. …

Why world should keep its eyes on Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni's growing friendship
1 month ago

Why world should keep its eyes on Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni's growing friendship

Firstpost  

The friendship between Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Elon Musk is the talk of the town. While they share a tough stance on immigration and woke ideology, potential business deals also serve as a significant unifying factor Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, right, presents Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner, Monday, September …

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine

Huff Post  

Despite his conflicting business interests, Elon Musk remains crucial to America’s efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. “As long as he’s in favor with Trump, Elon Musk will attempt to to shape the outcome of Trump administration policy towards Ukraine and and what happens next,” Klain said. “He’s clearly interested in this and will keep trying to …

Elon Musk's SpaceX contracts with Russia spark call for Senate investigation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX contracts with Russia spark call for Senate investigation

Hindustan Times  

Two Democratic US senators called for an investigation into Elon Musk’s involvement in contracts between the US government and his company SpaceX, citing national security concerns raised by his reported contact with President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials. The senators asked the departments of Defense and Justice in a letter Friday to investigate whether the alleged communications “should force …

Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy's politics
2 months ago

Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy's politics

Hindustan Times  

By Crispian Balmer, Angelo Amante Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy's politics ROME -President Sergio Mattarella told Elon Musk on Wednesday not to interfere in Italian affairs after the U.S. billionaire said Rome judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be sent packing. In response, Musk issued a statement via his Italian representative Andrea Stroppa, expressing "respect" …

'Not his business to give lessons': Italian president takes Musk to task in migration row
2 months ago

'Not his business to give lessons': Italian president takes Musk to task in migration row

Firstpost  

“Anyone - especially if they are preparing, as announced, to occupy an important role in the government of a friendly and allied country - must respect sovereignty and cannot make it his business to give lessons,” Sergio Mattarella said in a statement Italian President Sergio Mattarella reprimanded Elon Musk Wednesday for wading into a fraught debate over the hard-right government …

Italy’s president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings
2 months ago

Italy’s president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian President Sergio Mattarella sharply rebuked Elon Musk on Wednesday for weighing in on Italian court rulings that have stymied the government’s plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. Musk, who is expected to have a top advisory role in Donald Trump’s new administration, wrote Tuesday on X that “these judges need to go.” He was referring to …

US election done, Musk jumps into friend Meloni's Italy on immigration
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2 months ago

US election done, Musk jumps into friend Meloni's Italy on immigration

India Today  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, turned his attention to Italian politics on Wednesday. Musk slammed a decision by judges in Rome to block Italy’s policy of deporting illegal immigrants and sending them to new detention centres in Albania, Southeastern Europe. With the election in the US, where immigration was a hot-button issue, …

Trump connects Elon Musk with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during call
2 months ago

Trump connects Elon Musk with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during call

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president, according to a Ukrainian official with direct knowledge of the phone call.The person, who was not authorized to comment on the matter publicly, confirmed that Zelenskyy and Musk spoke during the call with Trump, but …

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says

The Independent  

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Elon Musk's Political Influence: A Global Power Player's Rise and Fall
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Political Influence: A Global Power Player's Rise and Fall

CNN  

Elon Musk's numerous meetings with presidents, prime ministers and political candidates highlight his growing political influence. These conversations, both publicized and private, demonstrate his ability to impact global affairs through his companies, investments, and public persona. Musk's political activism has had a tangible impact on his businesses, with brands pulling their advertisements from X and SpaceX suing a California regulator …

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

CNN  

New York CNN — Over the past three years, Elon Musk has met dozens of times with presidents, prime ministers, lawmakers, government officials and political candidates from around the world. “They’re going to the head of another state, basically, to make the commercial conditions better for their product, maybe to lobby on a certain point, but they don’t usually do …

Elon Musk denies relationship with Giorgia Meloni after she calls him ‘genius’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk denies relationship with Giorgia Meloni after she calls him ‘genius’

The Independent  

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Elon Musk denies affair with 'beautiful' Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after pictures of them sent social media into meltdown
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk denies affair with 'beautiful' Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after pictures of them sent social media into meltdown

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has denied having an affair with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after pictures of them together sent social media into a meltdown as he referred to the lawmaker as 'beautiful.' Pictures shared online showed the Tesla founder and the Italian Prime Minister gazing into each other's eyes at the Global Citizen Awards in New York City on Monday, …

Elon Musk Heaps Praises On Italy PM Giorgia Meloni: 'Authentic, Honest, Truthful'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Heaps Praises On Italy PM Giorgia Meloni: 'Authentic, Honest, Truthful'

ABP News  

Elon Musk lavished praise on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a high-profile awards ceremony in New York, adding another chapter to their increasingly close relationship. Musk, who has voiced support for Donald Trump’s return to power in the US, has seemingly found common ground with Meloni, whose conservative roots place her on the right of Italy's political spectrum. In …

Elon Musk's advice to Giorgia Meloni: ‘Italians, please make more Italians’
1 year ago

Elon Musk's advice to Giorgia Meloni: ‘Italians, please make more Italians’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk claimed that advertisers were returning to X after an exodus while warning that Italy's low birth rate could put off investors. At the Atreju political festival organised by Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, Elon Musk said, "I think X will be fine, and we are actually already seeing advertisers return to X. Woke mind …

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk offered to provide communication links in war-torn Gaza, Israel said that it would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”. Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi expressed apprehension that Musk's communication links could be used by Hamas militants for “terrorist activities.” "HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities," Karhi wrote. On Saturday, Musk said …

REVEALED: Elon Musk was treated as de facto diplomat by Pentagon officials due to Russia-Ukraine war 'influence' - and 'told defense worker he DID speak directly to Vladimir Putin'
1 year, 4 months ago

REVEALED: Elon Musk was treated as de facto diplomat by Pentagon officials due to Russia-Ukraine war 'influence' - and 'told defense worker he DID speak directly to Vladimir Putin'

Daily Mail  

US defense personnel had several conversations with Musk, whose SpaceX firm provides the Starlink communication service used in Ukraine The view in US defense circles about Musk's supposed conversation with the Russian leader was: 'Oh dear, this is not good' Musk allegedly told US defense officials who treated him like a diplomat: 'Well, I had this great conversation with Putin' …

Elon Musk snubs ex-Nasa astronaut over Starlink for Ukraine: ‘We will not enable escalation of conflict that may lead to WWIII’
1 year, 11 months ago

Elon Musk snubs ex-Nasa astronaut over Starlink for Ukraine: ‘We will not enable escalation of conflict that may lead to WWIII’

The Independent  

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Elon Musk says he will keep funding Ukraine, even though Starlink is losing money
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk says he will keep funding Ukraine, even though Starlink is losing money

The Hindu  

Elon Musk said on Saturday that his rocket company SpaceX would continue to fund its Starlink internet service in Ukraine, a day after he said it could no longer afford to do so. Musk tweeted: "the hell with it … even though starlink is still losing money & other companies are getting billions of taxpayer $, we'll just keep funding …

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine: Tesla CEO Elon Musk
2 years, 2 months ago

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

India TV News  

Highlights Musk suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service But Musk’s tone & wording also raised possibility that irascible Tesla CEO was just being sarcastic Billionaire Elon Musk frequently tweets jokes and insults and sometimes goes on unusual tangents Elon Musk on Ukraine : Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket …

Musk: SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Musk: SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine. On Friday, senior U.S. officials confirmed that Musk had officially asked the Defense Department to take over funding for the service Starlink provides in Ukraine. Starlink, which provides broadband internet service using more …

Elon Musk recommits SpaceX to providing Ukraine with satellite internet
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk recommits SpaceX to providing Ukraine with satellite internet

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. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has appeared to recommit SpaceX to providing Starlink satellite internet terminals …

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’

Al Jazeera  

The statement by the billionaire comes after the Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed ‘peace plan’. Billionaire Elon Musk has said his space exploration company SpaceX cannot “indefinitely” fund the Starlink internet service in war-hit Ukraine, days after a proposal to end the conflict that included the country ceding some territory to Russia called his support into question. Musk …

MP suggests sanctioning Elon Musk over Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

MP suggests sanctioning Elon Musk over Ukraine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An MP appeared to suggest the Government should consider sanctioning …

Elon Musk's two cents on Ukraine war face ire. Russia media says it's trolls
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk's two cents on Ukraine war face ire. Russia media says it's trolls

Hindustan Times  

Russian state media site RT suggested on Monday that the lack of support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk's peace Russia-Ukraine war peace proposal was due to interference by pro-Ukraine bots and trolls on Twitter. Elon Musk faced severe backlash as he posted a Twitter poll asking citizens of occupied areas of eastern Ukraine recently annexed by the Kremlin and Crimea …

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Starlink space internet is getting new update to help Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Starlink space internet is getting new update to help Ukraine

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. Read our privacy policy SpaceX’s Starlink space internet is getting an update to make it more useful …

Ukraine's Deputy PM thanks Elon Musk for sending Starlink satellites
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's Deputy PM thanks Elon Musk for sending Starlink satellites

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's deputy prime minister is sharing his appreciation for billionaire Elon Musk, who activated Starlink satellites for the war-torn country after its Internet service was disrupted by relentless Russian invaders. Ukraine's vice PM Mykhailo Fedorov took to Twitter on Monday to thank Elon Musk for supply the country with Starlink satellites Ukraine's vice VP Mykhailo Fedorov Although Fedorov was among …

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