Elon Musk Endorses Far-Right Party in Germany

Elon Musk's recent live-streamed chat with Alice Weidel, a leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has raised significant concerns about his potential influence on the upcoming national elections scheduled for February 23. During the broadcast, which attracted over 190,000 viewers, Musk endorsed the AfD, claiming it is Germany's 'last spark of hope' amid criticisms of the current government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The AfD, under surveillance for suspected extremism, faces rejection from mainstream parties, yet Musk's support has emboldened its leaders. The conversation touched on controversial topics such as high taxes, immigration, and the shutdown of nuclear power plants, with both Musk and Weidel advocating for free speech. European watchdogs are scrutinizing the event to ensure compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act, aimed at preventing misinformation and hate speech online. Musk's political engagements have already stirred alarm across Europe, echoing his prior endorsements of populist figures in the U.S. and the UK.