German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD – DW – 12/20/2024
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After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23346212

Summary

Elon Musk expressed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on X, stating “Only the AfD can save Germany.”

Party leader Alice Weidel welcomed his endorsement, urging followers to review her criticisms of German politics.

The AfD, polling at 19% ahead of February’s federal election, is officially under scrutiny as an extremist group by German authorities.

Musk has previously questioned the party’s “far-right” label. Controversy surrounds the AfD, including links to a meeting discussing deportation of migrants.

    • DrunkenPirate@feddit.orgEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Not that easy though. AfD party got support from Russia and China as well. I wonder, how they clean out this mess.

      • jmcsEnglish
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        2 months ago

        So they have support from a fascist country and from a fascist country cosplaying as communist. Doesn’t change much.