Global Protests Escalate Against Tesla and Elon Musk

Activists across Europe and the US intensify the #TeslaTakedown campaign, linking Tesla's sales decline to Musk's political affiliations and corporate practices.

Hundreds of activists protested this weekend in Berlin, the Netherlands, and the UK, targeting Tesla showrooms and Musk's leadership under the #TeslaTakedown campaign.
Protesters accuse Elon Musk of supporting right-wing politics, including Germany's AfD and Donald Trump, and undermining democracy and labor rights.
Tesla's global vehicle sales dropped 13% in Q1 2025, with a dramatic 62% decline in Germany, amid growing calls for boycotts of Tesla vehicles.
Criticism centers on Tesla's Gigafactory in Brandenburg, where activists allege violations of environmental regulations and unsafe labor conditions.
Musk acknowledged that protests have negatively impacted Tesla's stock value, as activists aim to weaken his political and corporate influence.