Musk, X and Europe

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.
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,
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 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 pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party
Elon Musk doubles down on endorsement of far-right German party in conversation on X
Elon Musk hosted a a wide-ranging conversation on X that touched on immigration, energy policy, space colonization, God and Adolf Hitler.
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change
After exerting significant influence over the U.S. elections in November—using millions in PAC funding to support President-elect Donald Trump's win and a GOP majority in Congress—Musk is now making his political preferences clear in Europe.
Elon Musk chats with German far-right leader, amplifying party’s message ahead of election
Musk is using his influential social media platform X to endorse the far right in Germany ahead of its Feb. 23 election.
Elon Musk explores moves to unseat Starmer before next UK elections, FT reports
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has held private discussions with allies about how British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer could be unseated before the next general election, according to a report by The Financial Times.
How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws?
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
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EU Probes Musk's X Over Talk With AfD Leader Amid Election Concerns
Elon Musks planned discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his ...
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Elon Musk extends online attacks on EU countries to Ireland
Elon Musk has extended his online attacks on EU countries to Ireland, claiming “illegal immigrants” were getting shorter ...
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 ...
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Elon Musk’s Controversial EU Clashes Amid DSA Investigation
Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn ...
Foreign Leaders—And The EU—Step Up Challenges To Musk As His Feuds With Global Politicians Heat Up
I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and large financial resources is so directly involved in ...
EU stays mum as Donald Trump eyes Greenland and Elon Musk courts far-right
Told to cease ‘lecturing and moralising’, Brussels officials ready for ‘strong transatlantic agenda’ as they ‘defend’ trade ...
Elon Musk's Starlink deal with Italy raises security concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and ...