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.
German chancellor asks public not to let Elon Musk influence February elections
Olaf Scholz took a swipe at Elon Musk, urging his countrymen not to be swayed by the South African entrepreneur ahead of the German elections in February 2025.
Germany accuses Musk of trying to influence election by backing far-right AfD
Other parties vying to win the upcoming election also criticized the tech billionaire after he doubled down on his support for the far-right AfD party in a weekend op-ed.
Musk Berated by German Leaders Over Backing for Far-Right Party
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy, Robert Habeck, used their New Year addresses to castigate Elon Musk over his backing for a far-right party in February’s snap election.
German officials denounce Musk's attempts to meddle in elections
German officials have widely condemned Elon Musk’s attempts to meddle in the upcoming German elections by boosting the far-right AfD party.
German government seeks to downplay Musk's backing of far-right party ahead of general election
The German government has sought to downplay efforts by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to get involved in the country’s general election campaign by repeatedly endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany,
German government spokesperson states Elon Musk is trying to ‘influence’ elections
The German government has sought to downplay efforts by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to get involved in the country’s election campaign by repeatedly endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD,
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections
Musk has billed the right-wing party AfD as the 'last spark of hope' for Germany—prompting outrage from U.S. and German officials.
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’s Scholz takes veiled swipe at Musk in New Year’s address
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave a subtle nod to criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect ...
German chancellor calls for unity and optimism in New Year's speech
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on the nation to display unity and optimism for 2025 in his New Year's speech, even as ...
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German Chancellor Appears to Swipe at Elon Musk In NYE Address: Future ‘Will Not Be Decided By Social Media Owners’
Elon Musk has been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany political party, which apparently drew a response from Scholz.
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular
So far, the leadership of the center-left Social Democratic Party is publicly demonstrating support for Scholz as their top ...
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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 ...
German Chancellor Scholz retorts after Musk's support for far right
In their New Year's speeches, both German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck hit back at tech ...
Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a no-confidence motion, paving the way for early general elections on February 23, ...
German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address
The billionaire has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of the country's upcoming elections.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, clearing the way for February election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in the country's Bundestag, clearing the path for an early ...
German Chancellor delivers new year message, encouraging Germans to stick together
Olaf Scholz used his new year's message to address the country's struggling economy, the continued war in Ukraine, and the ...