Elon Musk, Europe

Elon Musk is on a tear as he shakes up politics in Europe. What's his endgame?
Not content with having the ear of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been trashing European politicians on both the left and right, and using posts on his social media platform,
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?
Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he’s looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe.
Elon Musk shifts his far-right influence campaign to Europe
Musk, who has used X to amplify conspiracy theories and promote far-right talking points in the U.S., has more recently set his sights on Europe.
Elon Musk is infuriating European leaders with his political grenades
Elon Musk has been driving the news agenda in the UK and other European countries with often incendiary comments on X, prompting leaders to hit back.
Pedro Sánchez Criticizes Elon Musk's Political Influence in Europe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for allegedly using his wealth to influence European politics and support far-right movements. Sánchez described Musk's actions as a threat to progressive values,
Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party
Germany's vice chancellor said Musk's comments calling the far-right AfD a "last spark of hope" weren't made out of ignorance.
European leaders hit back at Elon Musk following his hostile posts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk, following a barrage of attacks on his government from the world's richest man.
European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.
Elon Musk’s political influence: a billionaire’s impact on European democracy
Elon Musk has always been a disruptor in business, but his recent disruptions are less about technology and more about politics. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency can be largely attributed to Elon Musk’s politics.
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change
Musk’s comments about U.K. politics had a significantly more personal nature, criticizing Starmer directly. Musk's attacks ...
Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday attacked billionaire Elon Musk for interfering in European politics, ...
Elon Musk Makes Major Push in Europe to Boost German, British Far-Right
Elon Musk has hit the ground running in 2025 with high-profile support for two controversial political figures in Germany and ...