Germany, Elon Musk and AfD

Was Elon Musk the Big Winner of Germany's Election?
AfD's rise to become the second-largest party in Germany on Sunday's election is a boost to the country's conservative movement—and to Elon Musk as well.
Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates
Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made historic gains.
Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Germany's Far-Right AfD Party Surges In Election After Elon Musk Support
The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for its best result since World War II.
Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win
Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.
Musk congratulates far-right AfD leader after biggest surge since WW2 as he’s accused of ‘meddling’ in German election
ELON Musk has sent his congratulations to Germany’s far-right AfD party after their historic election showing. The Tesla chief put out an X post saying “it is only a matter of
Elon Musk's X supported far-right German party celebrating historic election gains
Elon Musk endorsed AfD, an anti-immigration party that just won the most support of any far-right party since World War II.
Elon Musk predicts AfD will win next German election
Right AfD would win power in Germany in 2029, as he congratulated its leader on an unprecedented election result.
Elon Musk congratulates AfD leader Alice Weidel on election win
Alice Weidel, missed a late-night congratulatory call from American billionaire Elon Musk following her party's success in the Bundestag elections. When she checked her phone in the morning, she saw "missed calls in the night from the United States.
Elon Musk's late-night call congratulates Germany's AfD
Alice Weidel, leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD), missed a late-night congratulatory call from American billionaire Elon Musk after her party's success in the Bundestag elections. When she checked her phone in the morning,
Where Germany Goes From Here
Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.
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German Political Leader Promises Inquiry Into Musk’s Interference in Elections
Musk inserted himself into Germany's elections in December, when he endorsed the far right Alternative for Germany.
5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big ...
No time to waste: Emmanuel Macron hosts Friedrich Merz for impromptu dinner in Paris
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Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...
Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for ‘independence from the USA’ in his first speech after winning ...
Elon Musk issues ultimatum, Germany moves to the right and Pope Francis is in critical condition: Weekend Rundown
Federal employees received emails asking them to justify their work. And Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s willing to resign for ...
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to ...