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Elon Musk sparked outrage in Germany by endorsing the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party on his platform, X, claiming “only the AfD can save Germany.”

The AfD, which polls second ahead of Germany’s February snap election, has been labeled extremist by German intelligence.

Political leaders accused Musk of election interference, while others criticized his remarks as harmful. Musk later doubled down, calling for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s resignation.

Musk’s comments align with his past support for far-right and anti-immigration figures across Europe and beyond.

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[–] slingstone@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Save Germany from what? Being a successful, modern country that takes care of its people?

[–] Miaou@jlai.lu 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ugh, I must live in alternate-reality Germany. Not like AfD can improve things, but come on

[–] slingstone@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I genuinely apologize for my ignorance. Germany looks like a damned paradise of free healthcare and other social welfare programs from the States. What issues are you facing over there?

[–] Khaliso@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Mainly missed opportunities due to inefficiencies and conflicts of interest in politics I'd say?

[–] Draedron@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 4 months ago

The biggest issue is a lack of investments due to us putting a block of taking on new government debt into our constitution so there never is enough money to invest in things like the infrastructure. That and too much bureaucracy in everything.

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[–] PedroMaldonado@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You know what bothers me? Musk knows hes bullshitting everyone and it seems like its fucking laugh to him. Remember when the hyper rich built libraries and funded colleges and, i dunno, just gave back? To think, just a few short years ago, he was presenting as some kind of visionary. Turns out, hes just a capitalist asshole.

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[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 months ago

You should be more undersantding. Since Trump is now enraged because people call Musk the President, Musk needs to find a backup country where he'll be called the leader before Trump kicks him out. That's all just risk mitigation!

[–] 8000gnat@reddthat.com 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

can we get an Alternative for Douchebag already

[–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I propose flaming turd.

[–] lnxtx@feddit.nl 7 points 4 months ago

Aged like milk.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

If luigi killed this guy I would not shed a single tear.

I would crack open an ice cold beer.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

What clearer and more obvious sign does one need to call him a Nazi? Disabling his right-wing ex-twitter propaganda network in Europe (and other civilized places) should be a top priority.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Musks proclamations are about as valid as his orange boyfriends

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