EU to Watch How X Treats Musk Event With German Far-Right Leader
The European Union said it will closely monitor whether Elon Musk’s upcoming interview with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on his X social media network runs afoul of its content moderation rules.
Elon Musk to host live interview with German far-right leader
The top election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Alice Weidel, expects to hold a live online conversation with tech billionaire Elon Musk on January 9, Weidel announced on Friday.
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Elon Musk Would Like to Control German Politics Too
Elon Musk’s foray into politics is going global. The billionaire has announced that he’ll be hosting a live conversation on his social media platform X with Alice Weidel, co-chair of the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party.
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.
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 Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader. According to officials, Platform X has the right to stream the conversation,
European leaders hit back at Elon Musk following his hostile posts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk, following a barrage of attacks on his government from the world's richest man. Starmer has joined the leaders of France and Germany in responding to a series of hostile posts by Musk backing far-right political parties and attacking leftwing politicians in Europe.
The Real Reason Elon Musk is Getting Involved in European Politics
Elon Musk wants to be the Italian government’s sole telecommunications provider. The billionaire’s SpaceX company is closing in on a $1.6 billion security contract after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday.
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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 ...
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 ...
Germany’s Scholz vows to ignore Musk after feud: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
In an interview, Scholz brushed off the comments from Musk that have included him calling the German chancellor a "fool." ...
Musk likely to host German far-right leader for online chat
Musk, the world's richest man, has become vocal in his support for far right and anti-establishment parties in Europe.
Fascists or Germany’s saviours? The truth about AfD, Musk’s new plaything
Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s endorsement of Alternative for Germany (AfD) could legitimise the far-Right party among business ...
‘I just wanted to celebrate’: Palestinian influencer arrested for shooting firework into Berlin apartment
A Palestinian social media influencer has been arrested after he launched a firework through an apartment window in Berlin on New Year’s Eve, sparking widespread outrage after the clip went viral in ...
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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 ...
German Newspaper Editor Resigns Over Elon Musk Op-ed Supporting Far Right Party
A German newspaper’s opinion section editor has resigned in protest over an Elon Musk op-ed supporting the far-right AfD ...
Elon Musk Turns on UK Populist Farage After Attacking Labour
Elon Musk appears to have turned on Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist and friend of US President-elect Donald Trump he previously supported.