Musk is courting the far right in Germany — and there's not much European leaders can do about it
European leaders have raised concerns about Elon Musk interfering with Germany’s elections as he plans to host a chat with far-right leader Alice Weidel on X.
Who is Alice Weidel, the German far-right leader that Elon Musk will interview?
Elon Musk is set to interview Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD, on his platform X. Known for her provocative rhetoric and contradictions — an LGBTQ+ advocate in a party opposing same
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Fresh off his winning bet on President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election, Elon Musk has been ramping up his efforts to replicate his political influence across the pond.
Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics
The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.
Four European leaders denounce Elon Musk’s influence on the continent
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.
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Musk’s date with Germany’s far-right chief: 5 things to watch
Ahead of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s live-streamed chat with Alice Weidel, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ...
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EU will act if Musk breaches law in AfD interview, says McGrath
Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has strong powers available to act if this evening ...
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Germany's far-right AfD welcomes mandate for Freedom Party of Austria
The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed the mandate received by the far-right Freedom Party of ...
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European commission eyes Elon Musk's AfD promotions on X
The European Commission will examine whether platform X, owned by Elon Musk, will promote an interview with Alice Weidel, the ...
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German parties see 'warning' from Austria as AfD hails far-right advance
German politicians said Monday the prospect of Austria's far right coming to power was a "warning" for Berlin's own fractured ...
Fact check: JD Vance is wrong about AfD, Nazis
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Far-right AfD leader set to hold live chat with Elon Musk
Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is making concrete plans for an online meeting with U.S.
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Leader of Germany's far-right AfD planning live chat with Elon Musk
Concrete plans are under way for an online meeting between US billionaire Elon Musk and the leader of the far-right ...
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Elon Musk and Alice Weidel: A Controversial Encounter on X
Elon Musk is set to host Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right German party AfD, in a live interview on January 10 on his ...
Pro-Trump German press baron ‘encouraged Musk to back AfD’
Mathias Döpfner, Germany’s Trump-praising media mogul, encouraged Elon Musk to openly back the Alternative for Germany (AfD) ...
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Pressure mounts on EU to use legal weapons against Musk’s interference
In response, the European Commission said the SpaceX founder and senior member of the incoming Trump administration could ...