Musk supports AfD: Danger for German democracy?

Musk supports AfD: Danger for German democracy?

An outcry in Germany: Elon Musk interferes in electoral policy!

The US billionaire Elon Musk has provided excitement with his support for the right-wing extremist alternative for Germany (AfD), while the country is preparing for the elections on February 23. After the collapse of the center-left coalition under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the political landscape in Germany is in turmoil!

"Only the AfD can save Germany", Musk posted on his platform X on Friday and thus ensured a storm of indignation. The AfD is in second place in the surveys and could endanger the formation of a majority for the middle-right and center-left parties. But the established, centric parties have already clarified that they will reject a coalition with the AfD at the national level.

political vibrations and international reactions

The German government has taken note of Musk’s provocative statement, but did not make any further comments. Chancellor Scholz commented and emphasized that freedom of expression also applies to multi -consumption, which means that they can also say false and politically questionable things.

The reactions from German politics are clear: "It is threatening, irritating and unacceptable that a key figure of the future US government interferes in the German election campaign," said Dennis Radtke from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He described Musk as a "threat to democracy in the western world" and accused him of transforming X into a "disinformation slingshot".

Alex Schaefer von Scholz’s Social Democrats called Musk’s Post "completely unacceptable" and demanded more courage to the United States. "We are fighting against the interference in our election campaign," said Schaefer.

a dangerous game with democracy

The former finance minister Christian Lindner from the Free Democratic Party (FDP) admitted that some of Musk's ideas were inspiring, but asked him not to rash down conclusions from a distance. "While the control of migration is decisive for Germany, the AfD stands against freedom and business - it is a right -wing extremist party," said Lindner.

Musk, who is considered the richest person in the world, has already expressed his support for other right-wing extremists, anti-immigration-friendly parties in Europe in the past. Last month he even called for the dismissal of Italian judges who questioned the legality of measures to prevent illegal immigration.

The elections on February 23 could be decisive for the future of Germany, and Musk's influence is considered dangerous by many. The political landscape is on the brink, and the reactions to Musk’s statements show how serious the situation is. The question remains: Will the AfD actually gain power, or can the established parties prevent the turn?