On the Media Musk's Meddling in European Politics
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Feb 5, 2025 Bojan Pancevski, the Chief European political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, delves into Elon Musk’s growing influence on European politics. They explore Musk's controversial admiration for far-right leaders like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni while discussing his active engagement with Germany’s AFD party. The conversation highlights the media's backlash and historical sensitivities surrounding Musk's political maneuvers. Pancevski also sheds light on the rise of a new political influencer in Germany, reshaping the far-right landscape.
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Timeline of Musk's Support for AFD
- Elon Musk's series of tweets supporting the AFD followed Trump's call with Scholz.
- Trump called Scholz boring and complained about Germany, after which Musk tweeted his support.
Influence of Naomi Seibt
- Musk's views were influenced by Naomi Seibt, a right-wing influencer on X.
- Seibt gained a large following by posting about German politics in English and connected with Musk.
Diversity within AFD
- The AFD is a diverse party with members holding differing views, some considered extremist.
- While some leaders, like Höcke, espouse far-right rhetoric, others distance themselves.