Elon Musk, European politics
As Elon Musk uses his global propaganda platform, X, to target various governments throughout Europe, politicians in those countries are beginning to fight back. This week, as Musk continued to promote a far-right political party in Germany,
Brussels is venturing into uncharted territory in its confrontation with the head of the platform formerly known as Twitter, which is already facing an open case that could result in a fine of more th
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.
Told to cease 'lecturing and moralising', Brussels officials ready for 'strong transatlantic agenda' as they 'defend' trade interests In the aftermath of last November's US elections, EU officials approaching Donald Trump's transition team were told to leave their "lecturing and moralising" at the door if they wanted to cut deals to avoid punitive trade tariffs and ensure US support for Ukraine,
Up to 150 experts in Brussels and Seville will be checking whether Musk’s livestream interview boosts the German far right.
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.
The founder and CEO of Space X and owner of the social media platform X is making waves and today stages an interview with the leader of Germany's far-right Alternativ fur Deutschland party leader Alice Weidel.
I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and large financial resources is so directly involved in the internal affairs of other countries,” said Norway's prime minister Monday.
Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany,
Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany,
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the behaviour of American billionaire Elon Musk, stating that Ukraine is prioritising the strengthening of its air defence rather than focusing on emotions.