Musk, X and Europe

EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics
Now Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from European governments amid increasing calls for regulatory action in Europe against X.
Elon Musk uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.
As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
As Elon Musk uses his global propaganda platform, X, to target various governments throughout Europe, politicians in those countries are beginning to fight back. This week, as Musk continued to promote a far-right political party in Germany,
Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree ‘Hitler Was a Communist’
In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath warns Elon Musk over web interview with far-right party
Musk has been accused of using his platform – and his 200 million plus followers – to interfere in European elections and politics, and of amplifying far-right and extremist rhetoric
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change
After exerting significant influence over the U.S. elections in November—using millions in PAC funding to support President-elect Donald Trump's win and a GOP majority in Congress—Musk is now making his political preferences clear in Europe.
Elon Musk chats with German far-right leader, amplifying party’s message ahead of election
Musk is using his influential social media platform X to endorse the far right in Germany ahead of its Feb. 23 election.
Elon Musk explores moves to unseat Starmer before next UK elections, FT reports
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has held private discussions with allies about how British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer could be unseated before the next general election, according to a report by The Financial Times.
Elon Musk's political gambit: Challenging UK's Starmer
Elon Musk, the American billionaire and known associate of the future U.S. President Donald Trump, is reportedly seeking ways to depose the Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, according to the "Financial Times,
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Elon Musk’s Controversial EU Clashes Amid DSA Investigation
Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn ...
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EU faces triple threat from Elon Musk: Far-right activist, owner of X and Trump’s right-hand man
Brussels is venturing into uncharted territory in its confrontation with the head of the platform formerly known as Twitter, ...
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Elon Musk extends online attacks on EU countries to Ireland
Elon Musk has extended his online attacks on EU countries to Ireland, claiming “illegal immigrants” were getting shorter ...
France urges EU to get tough on Musk's political comments as bloc struggles for a response
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime ...
Foreign Leaders—And The EU—Step Up Challenges To Musk As His Feuds With Global Politicians Heat Up
I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and large financial resources is so directly involved in ...
Explainer-How Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
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McGrath and EU ‘energetically’ pursuing Elon Musk’s X probe
German MEPs fearful after billionaire X owner Elon Musk backs German far right group ahead of the 23 February election ...
EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference
Brussels is considering punishing Elon Musk over his alleged interference in the German elections. The European Commission is ...