Musk, X and Europe

EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics
Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from
Elon Musk uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.
As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
As Elon Musk uses his global propaganda platform, X, to target various governments throughout Europe, politicians in those countries are beginning to fight back. This week, as Musk continued to promote a far-right political party in Germany,
EU faces triple threat from Elon Musk: Far-right activist, owner of X and Trump’s right-hand man
Brussels is venturing into uncharted territory in its confrontation with the head of the platform formerly known as Twitter, which is already facing an open case that could result in a fine of more th
Musk Takes Slash-and-Burn Style to Europe After Bolstering Trump
Having successfully worked to get his candidate elected in the US, Elon Musk is setting his sights on Europe. In a series of posts on his X platform in recent weeks, the billionaire backer of Donald Trump has honed in on Germany and the UK,
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe
How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws?
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change
Musk’s comments about U.K. politics had a significantly more personal nature, criticizing Starmer directly. Musk's attacks ...
EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference
Brussels is considering punishing Elon Musk over his alleged interference in the German elections. The European Commission is ...
Explainer-How Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
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Brussels will be watching whether Musk breaks EU law in far-right livestream
Up to 150 experts in Brussels and Seville will be checking whether Musk’s livestream interview boosts the German far right.
Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never ...
France Urges EU to Get Tough on Musk's Political Comments as Bloc Struggles for a Response
PARIS (Reuters) - The European Commission must use its existing legislation in a much tougher manner, France's Foreign ...
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Meloni backs Musk's political involvement amid Italy’s Starlink debate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday defended Elon Musk's increasing political involvement, while also stating ...
Musk to host German far-right leader on X, stirs angst about election meddling
Musk endorsed the AfD, an anti-immigration, anti-Islamic party labeled as right-wing-extremist by German security services, ...