Elon Musk, Germany

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 uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.
In Jab at Musk, Scholz Condemns Foreign Interference in German Election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.
Chancellor Scholz’s Recipe Against Musk’s Attacks: ‘Stay Cool’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said recent attacks from Elon Musk on him and some of the country’s other leading politicians don’t affect him or the nation’s democracy.
Olaf Scholz chides Elon Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
The Socialist chancellor’s comments are the latest sally in an ongoing feud with the tech entrepreneur-turned-social media mogul, who has called him “a fool” and claimed he will “lose” the German federal election set for Feb. 23. In this last instance, Musk referred to Scholz as “ Oaf Schitz .”
‘Not normal’: Elon Musk slammed for backing a ‘neo-Nazi’ political party in Germany
Nazi’ political party in Germany, as critics say Donald Trump’s de facto co-president is “pushing the far right” in Europe.
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
Germany’s Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year’s address
Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.
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.
German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a withering response to billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of the country’s ...
German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with ...
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." ...
German Chancellor Dismisses Elon Musk's Attacks: 'Don't Feed the Troll'
While Elon Musk continues to interfere in European politics, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, dismissed the CEO's scrutiny: "Don't feed the troll." ...
France urges EU to get tough on Musk's political comments as bloc struggles for a response
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime ...
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he’s looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany, demanded the release of jailed U.K. anti-Islam extremist Tommy Robinson and called British Prime Minister Keir Starmer an ...
Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk’s Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics
Billionaire Trump associate Elon Musk’s latest disinformation campaign is targeting the U.K. government, which Musk appears to believe is not sufficiently anti-immigrant. Musk, who has already shaped ...