Germany, Elon Musk and chancellor

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.
Scholz dismisses Musk's assertion that only a far-right party can 'save' Germany
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.” Germany is expected to vote in an early election on Feb.
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.
Elon Musk calls far-right German party 'the only hope,' wading into upcoming election
The tech billionaire who has already made a name in American politics offered his endorsement following a deadly German Christmas market attack.
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.
Elon Musk Says Far-Right German Party Is The Only One Equipped To ‘Save Germany’
Germany’s intelligence agency has monitored the party, known as Alternative for Germany, for suspected extremism.
Elon Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right Party: 'Only The AFD Can Save Germany'
The controversial billionaire and increasingly close confidant of President-elect Donald Trump is now sticking his head into Germany's elections.
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 ...
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 ...
Canada to Australia: How the world will choose its leaders, elections to watch out for in 2025
While 2024  was touted as the mother of all election years with 80 countries holding polls, the year 2025 will have fewer ...
German Interior Minister Faeser warns AfD not to exploit Magdeburg
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party not to exploit the attack ...
Argentina’s libertarian PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages
With politicians facing wars, or their own political battles at home, The Independent looks around the world at what leaders ...
Attack on German Christmas market in Magdeburg: the bitter fruit of right-wing extremism and anti-refugee agitation
Political hatred and the fear of persecution can only lead to such a monstrous crime in a sick society in which violence and killing people have become the norm.
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A horrific Christmas attack in Germany is weirder than first thought
The horror arrived on the evening of December 20th, when a BMW ploughed through the Christmas market in Magdeburg, a city in ...