German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD – DW – 12/20/2024
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After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

Summary

Elon Musk expressed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on X, stating “Only the AfD can save Germany.”

Party leader Alice Weidel welcomed his endorsement, urging followers to review her criticisms of German politics.

The AfD, polling at 19% ahead of February’s federal election, is officially under scrutiny as an extremist group by German authorities.

Musk has previously questioned the party’s “far-right” label. Controversy surrounds the AfD, including links to a meeting discussing deportation of migrants.

    • SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      Just hop to another instance that doesn’t have the same difficulties as .world. Reddit 2.0 on Lemmy requires us to be compliant.

      • Cliff@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 days ago

        Or that user could just set up his own instance and face all the possible liability issues himself.

        • SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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          2 days ago

          Exactly. A large portion of the .world user base is from North America and doesn’t realize .world isn’t based on the United States.