Elon Musk sparks backlash in Germany

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.
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 Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s resignati.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...