Elon Musk, European politics

EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics
Now Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from European governments amid increasing calls for regulatory action in Europe against X.
Musk urges Germans to vote for AfD in latest involvement in European politics
Elon Musk praised the co-leader of the German party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as “very reasonable” on Thursday, urging Germans to vote for the far-right party in what is the latest high-profile sign of the tech billionaire’s involvement in European politics.
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.
Elon Musk’s man in the European Parliament
Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou met the billionaire in 2023 and has taken his line on some big political issues, from Ukraine to digital rules.
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,
As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
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,
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 minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.
France urges European Commission to be firm against Musk interference
Asked whether X could be banned in Europe, Barrot replied that such a mechanism to close a platform "is laid out in our laws."
France urges EU to take tougher stance on Elon Musk
Barrot emphasized that the European Commission must enforce its existing laws more firmly. “Either the European Commission applies the laws that exist to protect our unique space with the utmost rigor,
France calls on EU Commission to take tough measures against Elon Musk
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the European Commission to take tougher action against US billionaire Elon Musk, Reuters reports. According to him, the European Commission should use its current legislation much more strictly.
Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree ‘Hitler Was a Communist’
In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and ...
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Musk promotes German far-right leader in latest European intervention
US tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down Thursday on his full-throated support for the far-right party Alternative for ...
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
Musk is using his influential social media platform X to endorse the far right in Germany ahead of its Feb. 23 election.
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 ...
Explainer-How Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...