German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD – DW – 12/20/2024
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After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

Summary

Elon Musk expressed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on X, stating “Only the AfD can save Germany.”

Party leader Alice Weidel welcomed his endorsement, urging followers to review her criticisms of German politics.

The AfD, polling at 19% ahead of February’s federal election, is officially under scrutiny as an extremist group by German authorities.

Musk has previously questioned the party’s “far-right” label. Controversy surrounds the AfD, including links to a meeting discussing deportation of migrants.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    21 days ago

    Moderator warning: calling for Elon Musk or anyone else to be assassinated is a violation of Lemmy.world ToS.

    • mPony@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      21 days ago

      calling for Elon Musk or anyone else to be assassinated

      Yeah but we can discuss it without saying it should happen, right? (not trying to be a dick about this, honestly)

    • Treczoks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      20 days ago

      There was a time where the US were shooting Nazis instead of putting them in charge. Is it really bad to wish those times came back?