German Ministries Exit Elon Musk's X Over Platform Concerns

Germany's defense and foreign ministries cite challenges in factual discourse and growing dissatisfaction with the platform's direction under Musk's ownership.

• Germany's defense and foreign ministries announced they will no longer actively use X, citing difficulties in maintaining factual exchanges on the platform.
• The move follows Elon Musk's controversial endorsements of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and criticisms of mainstream German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
• The German defense ministry plans to shift its communications to platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube, while the foreign ministry is increasing its presence on BlueSky.
• Musk recently hosted a live interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel, drawing further criticism from Germany's political establishment ahead of the country's February snap elections.
• The decision comes as other institutions, including universities and research groups, have also departed X, raising concerns about the platform's credibility and role in public discourse.

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