Elon Musk is hosting Alice Weidel in an interview on X, helping boost far-right narratives across Europe. But who is Weidel, really? She's described the Germans as "slaves" of the U.S. and quotes the infamous text of a nationalist philosopher.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Elon Musk's support of Alice Weidel's party has already triggered an outcry in Germany, as the country gears for a general election. DW provides live fact-checking, explainers and reactions.X owner Elon Musk is speaking with the co-leader and chancellor candidate of the Alternative for Germany party,

Islamic party labeled as right-wing-extremist by German security services, causing consternation in Berlin. Other German parties have ruled out working with the AfD.

Before Musk interviewed Trump last August, Breton urged him to comply with EU law as the livestream would be accessible in the EU. X CEO Linda Yaccarino called the letter an "unprecedented attempt to stretch a law intended to apply in Europe to political activities in the US".

Elon Musk's upcoming chat with German far-right leader Alice Weidel raises concerns about political influence ahead of Germany's national election.

Musk is using his influential social media platform X to endorse the far right in Germany ahead of its Feb. 23 election.

Elon Musk, often referred to as the "co-president" of the USA, is exerting pressure to influence changes in European governments while avoiding criticism of China and Russia. According to the "Financial Times,

Musk has written a number of recent social media posts to show his support of far-right populists in Europe and to attack politicians on the left. Now, European leaders believe, is the time to brush him back.