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,
Told to cease ‘lecturing and moralising’, Brussels officials ready for ‘strong transatlantic agenda’ as they ‘defend’ trade interests.
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’s comments about U.K. politics had a significantly more personal nature, criticizing Starmer directly. Musk's attacks focused on what he considered to be Starmer’s mishan
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.
I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and large financial resources is so directly involved in the internal affairs of other countries,” said Norway's prime minister Monday.
German MEPs fearful after billionaire X owner Elon Musk backs German far right group ahead of the 23 February election
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.
Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Up to 150 experts in Brussels and Seville will be checking whether Musk’s livestream interview boosts the German far right.
Brussels is considering punishing Elon Musk over his alleged interference in the German elections. The European Commission is under mounting pressure to use its legal powers over social media platforms to rein in the tech billionaire ahead of next month’s ballot.