Musk reposted a video by a German rightwing influencer, Naomi Seibt. She criticised the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats' leader Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become Germany's next chancellor. 



Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy on Friday (Dec 20) with his comment on Germany's politics. Germany is set to go to the polls on February 23 after Olaf Scholz’s centre-left coalition collapsed in November, which followed a no-trust vote this month which he lost.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm German support for Kyiv after becoming the first major ally of the war-torn country to speak to Vladimir Putin in years to urge negotiations.

German chancellor Scholz makes surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine, pledges aid

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was on Monday (Sept 2) celebrating a landmark win in a regional vote. AfD topped the polls for the first time ever in the former East German state of Thuringia with around 33 per cent of the vote and was headed for a close second place in neighbouring Saxony.

Regional elections in Germany: AfD celebrates landmark win, Scholz urges exclusion of far-right

The EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs was condemned by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz stressed trade barriers and isolationism are self-defeating as they increase costs for all participants and impoverish them.

Taxes make everybody poorer, warns German Chancellor Scholz

Politically motivated crimes in Germany, which have been tracked for more than 20 years, reached their highest-ever level in 2023, the news agency Associated Press reported on Tuesday (May 21) citing the Federal Criminal Police Office.

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reached highest-ever level in 2023

With war-torn Ukraine beginning its counteroffensive against Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (June 12) promised more aid to the Kyiv government.

Ukraine war: France's Macron promises more military aid to Kyiv as counteroffensive begins

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday (March 18) that his government would follow the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin "with great interest".

Japanese PM Kishida says will follow ICC's probe of Putin with 'great interest'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country will make it through the winter if its citizens, companies and policy makers continue to adapt to the changing energy situation.

Scholz: If Germany continues to adapt, we will make it through winter

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Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

Elon Musk's 'problematic' post on German politics sparks accusations of interference

German chancellor Scholz makes surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine, pledges aid

Regional elections in Germany: AfD celebrates landmark win, Scholz urges exclusion of far-right

Taxes make everybody poorer, warns German Chancellor Scholz

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reached highest-ever level in 2023

Ukraine war: France's Macron promises more military aid to Kyiv as counteroffensive begins

Japanese PM Kishida says will follow ICC's probe of Putin with 'great interest'

Scholz: If Germany continues to adapt, we will make it through winter