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Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election

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The German government on Monday accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February election.

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  1. Musk writes op-ed backing far-right German political party

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    Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election

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  1. The Guardian

    Elon Musk pens German newspaper opinion piece supporting far-right AfD party (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Billionaire Trump adviser said his ‘significant investments’ in the country justified his wading into German politics

  2. The Hill

    Musk writes op-ed backing far-right German political party (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Tech billionaire Elon Musk penned an op-ed further expressing support for the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD). In response, the paper’s commentary editor resigned in protest.

  3. Forbes

    Elon Musk Supports Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Opinion Piece (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The editor of the paper’s commentary section resigned in protest to the piece.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Elon Musk backs far-right AfD in controversial German op-ed – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    German authorities say the AfD is far-right extremist and endangers German democracy. According to the US tech billionaire said such ideas about Germany's AfD are "clearly false."

  5. Rolling Stone

    Musk Backs German Far-Right Party in Controversial Opinion Piece (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Elon Musk supported the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in an opinion piece calling the group the country's "last spark of hope."

  6. Mother Jones

    Elon Musk doubles down on his support for Germany’s ultra-right party (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    He publishes a German op-ed calling AfD "the last spark of hope for this country."

  7. Los Angeles Times

    German government seeks to downplay Musk's backing of far-right party ahead of general election (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The German government has sought to downplay tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's endorsing of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party.

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    BERLIN >> The German government accused billionaire Elon Musk today of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense”.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    German election: Why Elon Musk promotes the far-right AfD – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Elon Musk's election appeal for the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) set off a storm of criticism in Germany. But what is everyone up in arms about?

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    German Politicians Condemn Elon Musk’s Support of Far-Right, Compare Him to Vladimir Putin (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Government and opposition leaders call the tech billionaire's op-ed, backing the anti-immigrant AfD party, election interference.

  11. The Hill

    Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The German government on Monday accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February election.

  12. Newsweek

    Germany says Elon Musk trying to influence election: 'Greatest nonsense' (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Elon Musk has voiced support for the AfD and written an opinion piece for a German newspaper in recent days.

  13. Digital Journal

    Anger in Germany at Musk attempt to 'influence' election (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Germany's government said Monday US billionaire tech baron Elon Musk is trying to sway February elections by praising the far-right Alternative for

  14. West Hawaii Today

    German politicians decry Elon Musk’s AfD support as ‘intrusive’ election influence (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    BERLIN (Reuters) — U.S. billionaire Elon Musk drew criticism from German politicians from the government and opposition on Sunday for an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) which they deemed “intrusive” outside influence.

  15. CNN

    Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense.”

  16. Fox News

    Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Musk has billed the right-wing party AfD as the 'last spark of hope' for Germany—prompting outrage from U.S. and German officials.

  17. Deutsche Welle

    Germany says Elon Musk seeking to sway February election – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Germany's government says Tesla tycoon Elon Musk is seeking to influence the country's February election, but downplayed his comments. The X owner and Donald Trump ally has declared his support for the far-right AfD.

  18. NBC News

    Berlin says Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over German election (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday.

  19. The Guardian

    German official accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence election (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Government spokesperson says freedom of speech ‘covers the greatest nonsense’ after Musk’s endorsements of AfD

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