German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was staying "cool" in comments published by the German magazine Stern, after critical personal comments made by Elon Musk last year. Musk came under fire for backing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an opinion piece in a German newspaper in December.
German leader is more worried about Musk’s backing of a far-right party than his insults
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
Elon Musk's Limited Influence on Germany Revealed
A German government spokesperson stated that Elon Musk's impact on Germany is minimal, following his criticism of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The official emphasized that most Germans are sensible and that Musk's social media remarks cannot sway the country's substantial population.
German government seeks to downplay Musk’s backing of far-right party ahead of general election
The German government has sought to downplay tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's endorsing of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party.
U.K. Leader Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Attacks From Elon Musk
The comments come in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from the billionaire Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk.
The European political establishment has had enough of Elon Musk
For Americans, Musk's incessant commentary on European matters may be puzzling. For European leaders, it’s annoying—and troubling.
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.
European leaders hit back in Elon Musk meddling row
European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row escalated between members of Britain's government and US president-elect Donald Trump's key ally.
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.
European leaders decry Elon Musk's meddling
Germany has said that Musk's attempts to influence the coming German election are futile as the Tesla CEO voices support for the far right. The UK's Starmer and France's Macron echoed the German government's sentiments.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
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