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Germans say no to Teslas as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right
Sales plummeted in Germany after the billionaire expressed his support for the far-right in the country. Sales of Tesla electric vehicles also fell in France and the UK last month.
What's the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition?
On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election.
Germany: CDU leader rules out co-operation with far-right
The centre-right CDU has been accused of breaking 'taboo' by putting forward a motion to the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy which was backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD).
Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany
The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.
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German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament
The CDU party chief, who leads in the polls to become the next chancellor, said he would collect votes from all parties to push his five-point migration plan through parliament despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's strong opposition.
Musk criticised for telling Germans to move 'beyond the past'
The tech billionaire made the controversial comment at an AfD rally, two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
How are political parties in Germany financed?
The far-right Alternative for Germany received its largest-ever financial donation of €1.5 million on Wednesday, bringing the question to the fore: how do parties in Germany typically fund their campaigns?
AfD Saxony now officially designated as far-right extremist group
The party was rebuffed in an appeal to the Saxon Higher Administrative Court against its designation as a "far-right extremist" group by Saxony's domestic intelligence agency.
AfD's Tino Chrupalla to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla will attend Trump's inauguration, while Alice Weidel stays in Germany for the election campaign. Beatrix von Storch will also attend.
German police investigate AfD for sending out 'deportation tickets'
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been embroiled in controversy after distributing campaign flyers that resemble "deportation tickets" in the city of Karlsruhe.
AfD confirms Weidel as chancellor pick while SPD sticks with Scholz
The AfD has confirmed its first-ever chancellor candidate as polls show the part is currently in second place. Co-leader Tino Chrupalla says the goal in the February vote is to surpass the 20% mark.
The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election?
The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome.
AfD leader pushes back on Nazi claims in chat with Elon Musk on X
The tech billionaire hosted an online discussion with the far-right party's leader Alice Weidel, an event the European Commission warned could have legal repercussions.
Musk's interference in national debates angers Europe's leaders
Several European leaders have denounced, directly or indirectly, the actions of the owner of the social network X.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino defends Musk over UK child grooming and EU rows
In a keynote appearance at CES in Las Vegas, the head of X claims Musk and the platform may have saved thousands of girls from grooming gangs.
German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?
Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD, the Greens, and the FDP has declined as opposition parties like the CDU and the AfD have gained momentum — get the latest opinion poll results on Euronews and follow live updates here.
Where has billionaire Elon Musk weighed in on global politics?
Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics?
German election won't be decided by social media owners, Scholz says
The German Chancellor delivered a pointed New Year's Eve address, insisting German citizens would decide the fate of the country themselves and encouraging unity in response to a recent attack in Magdeburg.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence upcoming election
The tech billionaire and close Trump ally has sent shockwaves through German politics by publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative to Germany party weeks before snap federal elections.
Education alone can't prevent radicalisation, security expert says
Educational measures alone are insufficient to prevent radicalisation, says counter-terrorism consultant Rebecca Schönenbach.