Berlin claims Elon Musk is attempting to impact the German election.

Billionaire Elon Musk is attempting to influence the German federal election scheduled for February by publicly supporting the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. His endorsement of the AfD, known for its conservative policies on regulation, taxes, and market deregulation, has sparked controversy in Germany. Musk’s comments, including a post on social media and an opinion piece in a major newspaper, led to the resignation of the newspaper’s opinion section editor. Politicians, including Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats and Saskia Esken of the Social Democrats, have criticized Musk’s interference in the election process. Despite this, the AfD is polling strongly and could potentially disrupt a center-right or center-left coalition. Mainstream parties in Germany have vowed to reject any support from the AfD at the national level. Elon Musk’s actions have reignited debates on democracy, freedom of opinion, and the role of wealthy individuals in influencing elections. The upcoming German election is seen as a critical moment for the country’s future political direction, with Musk’s involvement adding a new layer of complexity to an already contentious campaign.

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