Musk and Weidel: Threat for German Democracy?

Musk and Weidel: Threat for German Democracy?

In a surprising political appearance, Elon Musk, the former advisor of Donald Trump, described the German Party Alternative for Germany (AfD) and her co-chair Alice Weidel in a live stream. Musk emphasized that the AfD is the only party that can real change. "People have to stand behind the AfD, otherwise it will be much worse in Germany," he warned the audience. Musk's statements come to a critical time when Germany withstands elections on February 23, 2025. The AfD has gained support in surveys and Weidel was pleased with the positive feedback. Like Berlin also reported the Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lawrow praised the AfD and explains that it is considered a defender of national interests.

Musk's support for the AfD is not only a sign of its influence, but also close contact with the political right -wing scene in Europe. In another live stream, Musk claimed that the influence of the AfD is urgently necessary to defend Germany against growing problems. Both, Musk and Weidel, agreed that the current government policy was not sufficient to protect Germany. They accused the United States and Great Britain to undermine German interests and demanded an improvement in relationships with Russia. reports, said Weidel, that only the United States could solve the conflicts in Ukraine and that Europeans are dependent on their support. This makes it clear how strategically Musks and Weidel's positions could influence the public perception of the AfD.

The support of Musk has also made waves in Germany. Political opponents and some media representatives are concerned about this influence from the USA. Sharp criticism came mainly from the SPD and other parties, the Musk statements regarded as unexpected intervention in German affairs. The German Parliament is currently investigating whether these actions are to be regarded as an illegal interference in the upcoming elections, which could further heat up the political climate.

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