Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz and Germany

German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was staying "cool" in comments published by the German magazine Stern, after critical personal comments made by Elon Musk last year. Musk came under fire for backing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an opinion piece in a German newspaper in December.
Why did Elon Musk call German Chancellor Olaf Scholz an “idiot”?
It's no longer a secret that the American billionaire openly supports the German far-right party AfD. With his insulting tweets towards German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his repeated statements of support for the AfD,
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 next government.
Four European leaders denounce Elon Musk’s influence on the continent
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.
Elon Musk meddling row: European leaders hit back
European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row escalated between members of Britain’s government and US President-elect Donald Trump’s key ally.
European leaders decry Elon Musk's meddling
Germany has said that Musk's attempts to influence the coming German election are futile as the Tesla CEO voices support for the far right. The UK's Starmer and France's Macron echoed the German government's sentiments.
Elon Musk ‘directly intervened’ in Germany’s election — Macron slams US billionaire
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has accused the owner of social media platform, X, Elon Musk of interfering in European politics, including the German election. The French president disclosed this in a speech to French ambassadors on Monday.
Musk’s Support for Far-Right Leaders Sparks Debate Ahead of Germany’s Upcoming Elections
Elon Musk supports far-right factions and criticizes UK and German leaders while seeking favor from France and Italy.
German Chancellor Dismisses Elon Musk's Attacks: 'Don't Feed the Troll'
While Elon Musk continues to interfere in European politics, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, dismissed the CEO's scrutiny: "Don't feed the troll."
Germany's Scholz counting on strong US ties under president Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is counting on strong relations between the German government and the incoming US ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
Germany’s Scholz vows to ignore Musk after feud: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
In an interview, Scholz brushed off the comments from Musk that have included him calling the German chancellor a "fool." ...
Scholz calls for stronger victim support after Magdeburg attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged for better state support for victims of the deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas ...
End of Scholz is end of Germany as we know it
Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in his leadership and Germany now faces its first election of the truly post-Angela Merkel era.
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 ...
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Germany's Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament ... Nov. 6 when he fired his finance minister in a dispute over how to revitalize Germany’s stagnant economy.
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 ...
Germany's Olaf Scholz: 'We can make 2025 a good year'
Addressing the nation on the last day of 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the country's fate was in Germans' hands and the way forward was by "standing strong together." He praised responders to the ...
Germany's Scholz outraged over 'indecent' Moscow visit speculation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday dismissed speculation from an opposition lawmaker about a possible trip to Moscow ...