Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz and 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.
Why did Elon Musk call German Chancellor Olaf Scholz an “idiot”?
It's no longer a secret that the American billionaire openly supports the German far-right party AfD. With his insulting tweets towards German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his repeated statements of support for the AfD,
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.
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.
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.
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
Elon Musk meddling row: European leaders hit back
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.
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.
Elon Musk ‘directly intervened’ in Germany’s election — Macron slams US billionaire
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has accused the owner of social media platform, X, Elon Musk of interfering in European politics, including the German election. The French president disclosed this in a speech to French ambassadors on Monday.
Musk’s Support for Far-Right Leaders Sparks Debate Ahead of Germany’s Upcoming Elections
Elon Musk supports far-right factions and criticizes UK and German leaders while seeking favor from France and Italy.
Germany's Scholz open to working with former coalition partner FDP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he would not rule out a new partnership with the Free Democratic Party (FDP), ...
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 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.
Germany's Scholz counting on strong US ties under president Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is counting on strong relations between the German government and the incoming US ...
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Scholz's potential Putin meeting stirs controversy in Germany
Roderich Kiesewetter, a politician from the opposition CDU and a defense expert, suggested that Chancellor Olaf Scholz might ...
Scholz calls on Germans to unite in solidarity in a new year despite many crises
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Germany’s 84 million residents to stick together despite the many global crises and wars ...
Germany: Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD
Elon Musk's public endorsement for the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried of undue influence on German democracy ahead of the February snap election.
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“Free Speech Defender” Elon Musk Strikes Again
In a bizarre move, Elon Musk has locked out a journalist from his X platform—after she published a story that seemed to exonerate him. On Sunday, Jacqueline Sweet, a journalist writing for The ...