Musk, Germany and AfD

Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election
Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s Meloni insists ‘no danger’.
Elon Musk chats with German far-right leader, amplifying party's message ahead of election
Elon Musk used his social media platform X to endorse the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. US president-elect Donald Trump too supported the party by telling Alice Weidel that he was "strongly recommending that people vote for AfD.
Musk reaffirms strong electoral support for Germany’s far-right AfD party
Only AfD can save Germany, end of story. And people really need to get behind the AfD, otherwise things gonna get very, very much worse in Germany,’ the US business magnate says in online talk with Af
Elon Musk Is Boosting Germany’s Far Right. It Will Backfire
After pouring $260 million to help Trump get re-elected, the billionaire X owner is now training his eyes on Europe.
Germany accuses Musk of trying to influence election by backing far-right AfD
Other parties vying to win the upcoming election also criticized the tech billionaire after he doubled down on his support for the far-right AfD party in a weekend op-ed.
Germany Says Elon Musk Trying To Influence Its Election: 'Greatest Nonsense'
In his opinion piece, Musk called the AfD "the last spark of hope" for Germany and argued in favor of the party's positions on energy, economic recovery and migration, saying they reflect "the principles that made Tesla and SpaceX successful," according to a Euronews translation.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
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 (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense.
Survey: Most Germans say Elon Musk's endorsement benefits AfD
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has had a positive impact on the party's standing ahead of the German election on February 23, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
Germany accused Elon Musk of interfering in upcoming elections. Where else has he weighed in?
Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics? View on euronews
Elon Musk ‘directly intervened’ in Germany’s election — Macron slams US billionaire
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has accused the owner of social media platform, X, Elon Musk of interfering in European politics, including the German election. The French president disclosed this in a speech to French ambassadors on Monday.
Musk urges Germans to vote for AfD in latest involvement in European politics
Elon Musk praised the co-leader of the German party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as “very reasonable” on Thursday, urging ...
How ‘Far Right’ Is Germany’s AfD Party?
The AfD has been notoriously divided, making it difficult to pin down a specific profile for the whole party. But its radical ...
Musk to host German far-right leader on X, stirs angst about election meddling
Elon Musk will host the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on X on Thursday, stoking concerns in Berlin ...
How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws?
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
German Conservatives Embrace Hard Line on Migrants to Combat AfD
The German conservative in pole position to become the next chancellor is toughening his position on migration as he tries to ...
Luxembourg PM hopes for 'stable government' in Germany after election
Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Tuesday said he hopes German elections on February 23 will provide a "stable ...
Musk extends political tentacles into UK, Germany
Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media network to boost far-right political movements in the United ...
Fact check: JD Vance is wrong about AfD, Nazis
Has the far-right AfD achieved its greatest electoral successes in the parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis?