Elon Musk Boosts Germany's Far-Right AfD Party

Elon Musk’s star power fails to help far-right AfD win German election
In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.
Conservatives are poised to win the German election, with Musk-backed AfD in second
The vote comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which faces an increasingly assertive Trump administration.
Elon Musk Boosts Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Again Ahead Of Sunday’s Election
Musk has emerged as a fervent supporter of Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigrant party that is polling in second place ahead of Germany's parliamentary election.
Elon Musk’s Bid to Propel Germany’s Far-Right Party to Victory Has Failed
The racist, far-right, pro-Russia AfD— founded in 2013 as an anti-European Union party—is an outlier even among Europe’s nationalist parties. One senior leader has been twice convicted of using banned Nazi slogans; the party has also been under observation by the German domestic intelligence agency for suspected extremism.
Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win
Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.
Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates
Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) declared victory Sunday as exit polls and early results suggest the party garnered the biggest vote share in the country’s elections—and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to nab a historic number of votes after billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement.
'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed. Following is international reaction to the results.
How Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election
Musk won AfD a massive new audience, and JD Vance added support. That brought the party outsized attention, but the impact in Germany was limited, data shows.
Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party’s Rise, Elon Musk’s Support, and the German Election
The tweet from Elon Musk arrived a few days before Christmas, and it felt like a gift from heaven to Germany’s far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). It consisted of six words: “Only the AfD can save Germany.
Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote Ends
Germany voted on Sunday in a snap election described by the BBC as “significant not just for Germany but for the rest of Europe and beyond”. One of the main issues on the voters’ mind is immigration,
Elon Musk, JD Vance haven’t boosted far right ahead of German election
After the highly unusual U.S. interventions, the AfD remains in second place heading into Germany’s federal election on Sunday.
Elon Musk issues ultimatum, Germany moves to the right and Pope Francis is in critical condition: Weekend Rundown
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New leader of Germany must build coalition in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.
Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...
Who are the outsiders in Germany’s Bundestag elections that may decide the vote outcome
From Elon Musk to Zelenskyy, here’s a look at foreign actors who had a strong influence on the German political landscape as ...
Germany's far-right party sees support ahead of pivotal election
AFD, Germany’s far-right party, is likely to place second in the upcoming election, according to polling. The surge of ...
German elections countdown: the uncomfortable truth about Germany’s political and economic state
German elections are taking place on February 23, 2025. Economic stagnation, energy struggles, and rising far-right influence ...
Does Elon Musk Still Care About Selling Cars?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car ...
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains
Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.