Germany: Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD

Summary

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have criticized Elon Musk for endorsing the far-right AfD ahead of Germany's February snap election.

Scholz expressed concerns over Musk's influence on democracy, given the AfD's ties to extremism and pro-Putin stances.

Musk, who has also attacked German leaders on his platform X, plans a live talk with AfD leader Alice Weidel on January 9.

Habeck called Musk's actions a "frontal attack on democracy" and warned against underestimating his influence as a wealthy media tycoon with global reach.