Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party.

The party, second in the polls ahead of the February elections, closes ranks with its candidate following Musk’s support. It is seeking to square the circle: normalization without deradicalization

Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, spent more than an hour speaking with Alice Weidel, co-leader of AfD ... the richest man on the planet” — referencing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO without naming him directly — and he alleged that the movement ...

Elon Musk's support of Alice Weidel's party has already triggered an outcry in Germany, as the country gears for a general election. DW provides live fact-checking, explainers and reactions.X owner Elon Musk is speaking with the co-leader and chancellor candidate of the Alternative for Germany party,

The U.S. tech billionaire said on Thursday's X livestream that he was "strongly recommending that people vote for AfD."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”

hosting a live discussion Thursday with party leader Alice Weidel, a candidate for chancellor, ahead of a general election on Feb. 23. "I'm really strongly recommending that people vote for AfD," Musk, who is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX in addition to his role ...

The far-right was left unimpressed by Elon Musk’s much-hyped conversation with the leader of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD), viewing the disorganized and awkward chat as a missed opportunity for German nationalists ahead of the country’s upcoming elections.

Musk, who worked last year to help reelect Donald Trump in the United States, told Alice Weidel, a co-leader of ... The foray into politics by the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive is raising ...

The virtual encounter between the two took place on Thursday amid growing criticism over the billionaire’s vocal support of far-right parties in Europe

AfD head Alice Weidel speaks during a general debate of ... The foray into politics by the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive is raising alarm across Europe. Elon Musk jumps on the stage as ...

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