Elon Musk makes waves on the European political scene following its involvement in the electoral victory of the American president-elect Donald Trump.
What happened : Musk has turned his political attention to Europe. On Tuesday, he expressed support for Reform UK, a British populist party led by Nigel Faragein a message published on the social media platform
“Vote for Reform,” Musk said, referring to Reform UK.
According to a report from Insider, Musk and Farage met in December at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago golf club, with Trump later saying the talks focused on Musk’s support and potential financial support. from the billionaire to his party.
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Musk didn’t hesitate to express his opinions on the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and expressed support for Germany’s far-right AfD party. Alice Weidelthe party’s candidate for the post of chancellor, expressed her gratitude for this support.
In a November post on nation had teetered on the brink of civil war.
Musk also expressed his support for the AfD in an op-ed published in the German newspaper Welt Am Sonntag, using his significant investments in Germany as justification for his political commentary.
Musk’s support for the AfD sparked accusations of election interference, as Reuters first reported. His support for right-wing politics also extends to Italy, where he has expressed admiration for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Despite potential conflicts with Tesla’s interests, Musk continues to support these parties.
Why it matters : Musk’s political influence in Europe is an important development, given his status as a global business leader. His positions could potentially influence public opinion and impact election results.
However, his support for right-wing parties, particularly those whose policies might conflict with Tesla’s interests, raises questions about his motivations and the potential implications for his businesses.
It remains to be seen how these political affiliations will play out in the long term.
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