Musk, Europe

Elon Musk's vocal support for far-right puts him on collision course with European leaders
Elon Musk's outspoken support for Germany's far-right AfD party and far-right groups in UK has sparked widespread backlash across Europe - Anadolu Ajansı
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Elon Musk, king of Europe?
PARIS — Europeans are quickly learning a lesson that Americans internalized years ago: They ignore Elon Musk at their peril. Until recently, Europe’s main challenge from Musk was mustering the means to enforce tech and trade rules on a billionaire mogul whose firms’ annual revenue exceed British or German yearly defense spending.
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Four European leaders denounce Elon Musk’s influence on the continent
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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.
Elon Musk’s political influence: a billionaire’s impact on European democracy
Elon Musk has always been a disruptor in business, but his recent disruptions are less about technology and more about politics. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency can be largely attributed to Elon Musk’s politics.
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.

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