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Elon Musk Faces Backlash from European Leaders Over Political Interference

Elon Musk receives criticism from multiple European leaders for involving himself in their political affairs and promoting far-right candidates.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 11:13 PM ET

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk is under scrutiny from leaders in France, Germany, Norway, and the UK for his political involvement in Europe. Musk's social media activity has supported far-right candidates and parties while targeting UK PM Keir Starmer with unfounded allegations. European officials have expressed concern about Musk's influence on domestic politics, viewing it as foreign interference. The consensus from leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, suggests that Musk's actions threaten democratic integrity. His recent posts on social media have sparked further debate and criticism regarding his role in shaping political narratives.

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