German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes Elon Musk's Support for European Far-Right

Scholz warns Musk's backing of far-right parties and leaders threatens democracy across Europe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk for supporting far-right parties and leaders in Europe, including Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the UK’s Reform UK.
Scholz stated that Musk's actions endanger democratic development in Europe and undermine the continent's political stability.
Musk has hosted AfD leader Alice Weidel on his social media platform X and amplified AfD content ahead of Germany's February 23 snap election.
The criticism follows Musk's broader pattern of endorsing far-right causes, including his vocal support for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and controversial figures in the UK.
European lawmakers have expressed concern over Musk's political interventions, with Scholz emphasizing that such partisanship from a global billionaire is unacceptable.