Following snap elections in Germany, exit polls project a CDU victory, led by Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become the next chancellor. The far-right AfD secured a significant second-place finish, achieving an unprecedented 20.2% of the vote, though its exclusion from coalition talks is expected. The SPD, the incumbent party, experienced a considerable decline in support. Merz’s platform prioritizes European independence from the US and addresses concerns surrounding immigration following recent attacks, a key issue exploited by the AfD.
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Following Elon Musk’s public endorsement of Germany’s AfD party, including online interactions with party leadership, concerns have been raised by CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding potential legal ramifications, specifically whether Musk’s actions constitute an illegal donation. Merz also hinted at potential consequences for Tesla’s German operations depending on post-election developments. Current polls indicate a strong showing for both Merz’s CDU and the AfD, making coalition formation with either the SPD or Greens likely for the CDU. Musk’s support for the AfD follows a pattern of backing populist-right figures across Europe.
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Elon Musk penned an op-ed in Die Welt endorsing Germany’s far-right AfD party, prompting criticism and a commentary editor’s resignation. Vice President-elect JD Vance called the op-ed “interesting,” noting the AfD’s popularity in areas historically resistant to Nazism, a point countered by Germany’s ambassador to the U.S. The German government accused Musk of attempting to influence the upcoming election, while Musk’s support for the AfD, which opposes immigration and has called for mass deportations, has drawn significant international attention. The AfD remains a prominent party despite being shunned by other major German political forces.
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Elon Musk published a pro-AfD opinion piece in Germany’s *Welt am Sonntag*, prompting the opinion editor’s resignation. Musk’s commentary, which downplayed the AfD’s extremism, follows his prior social media endorsement of the party. The newspaper’s editor-in-chief and publisher responded, acknowledging freedom of speech while criticizing Musk’s proposed solution. This event occurs ahead of Germany’s February election, where the AfD’s strong showing could impact coalition possibilities.
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Germany’s upcoming snap elections, precipitated by the collapse of Chancellor Scholz’s coalition, are facing significant threats of foreign interference, primarily from Russia. The BfV, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, has established a task force to counter potential disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, sabotage, and espionage aimed at influencing the election outcome. These actions are viewed as retaliation for Germany’s strong support of Ukraine. The BfV highlights the risk of foreign actors supporting specific candidates or parties to undermine the democratic process.
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