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The highs and lows of Elon Musk: How the world's richest man was made

The road to becoming the billionaire owner of Tesla, Space X, and X was bumpy. From his failures and successes, here is how Elon Musk made it.

Radio Schuman

Will the EU attempt to rein in Musk's X?

The founder and CEO of Space X and owner of the social media platform X is making waves and today stages an interview with the leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leader Alice Weidel. Will the EU respond?

Europe News

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.

Spain

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

Sánchez highlighted the country's achievements after the dictatorship, but warned of the risks of a possible democratic regression in the face of the advance of autocratic values and fascism in Europe.

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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.

EuroVerify

What we know about the Musk-Starmer row over grooming gangs

A raft of erratic social media posts by the billionaire tech mogul has put a decades-long child sexual abuse scandal back under the political spotlight.

Business

US-based Tesla manager blames trade unions for Swedish charging chaos

The long-running strike action, sparked by Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, has been labelled "insane" by CEO Elon Musk.

Tech News

Tech policy in 2025 - 14 movers and shakers to watch for in Europe

If 2023 and 2024 saw serial EU digital rules developed, 2025 clearly promises to be the year of enforcement. The EU election last June reshuffled the Brussels political landscape, and while some key figures of influence remain in place, others have emerged.

Tech News

Lawmakers add pressure on Commission to investigate Musk's influence

Members question the attempts by the tech mogul to intervene in the German election, and the ties with the Italian government over SpaceX.

Radio Schuman

Which European countries were most hit by disinformation last year?

As major election year, disinformation played a crucial role worldwide in 2024, including in the European continent, where European Union and several national elections took place.

Space

Will Italy’s use of Elon Musk's satellites affect a key EU project?

What would it mean for Europe's security if Italy decided to join SpaceX's satellite system? Will Giorgia Meloni's government sideline an EU-led project currently under development?

Tech News

EU Commission to add Musk’s German AfD interview to ongoing probe

Former EU Internal Market Chief Thierry Breton already warned the X-owner and billionaire Elon Musk last summer about complying with the Digital Services Act.

Business

Italy in talks over SpaceX telecom security services deal

The services proposed by SpaceX may include encryption for telephone and internet communications used by the Italian government and military. The deal has been under review since mid-2023 but has faced opposition from local telecommunication providers.

Europe News

Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD

German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February.

Europe News

Scholz dismisses Musk's attacks but criticises his AfD endorsement

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Elon Musk's personal attacks as unimportant but expressed concern over Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD.

Tech News

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?

USA

Soldier shot himself before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump hotel

Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle, who was burned beyond recognition, as Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret.

Business

Tesla misses expectations of EV delivery in the fourth quarter

Tesla shares slumped following disappointing fourth-quarter delivery numbers as its full-year electric car sales post the first-ever annual decline.

Tech News

What to expect from tech and social media in 2025

Euronews Next spoke to experts to find out what we can expect from tech, crypto, and social media in 2025.

Europe News

Elon Musk sparks furore over support for UK far right's Tommy Robinson

The tech billionaire repeated his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government in a string of posts claiming the UK should hold fresh elections.