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How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk? – POLITICO.eu

The “chameleon” tech billionaire is one of the most powerful politically connected people in the world. Europe’s governments are still working out how to deal with being on his bad side.
LONDON — He’s a billionaire firebrand at the forefront of green tech, owns a powerful political media platform — and has the ear of the incoming president of the United States. 
So it’s little wonder governments across Europe are in turmoil over how to navigate Elon […]
How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk? – POLITICO.eu

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Musk plans discussion with German far-right leader on X – POLITICO.eu

The live chat with the AfD’s chancellor candidate is proposed as Germany’s political leaders accuse the tech billionaire of election interference.
Elon Musk is planning a live discussion with Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of Germany’s snap election on Feb. 23, according to a spokesperson for the party leader.
The chat, an audio livestream set to take place on Musk’s platform X, comes after the tech […]
Musk plans discussion with German far-right leader on X – POLITICO.eu

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Germany's Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year's address – POLITICO.eu

Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz hit back at tech billionaire Elon Musk for attempting to influence the outcome of Germany’s snap election on Feb. 23 by endorsing the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
“You, the citizens, decide what happens in Germany,” Scholz said in a New Year’s address to be broadcast […]
Germany's Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year's address – POLITICO.eu