Elon Musk urged Germans to vote for the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in an upcoming election in a conversation with its leader on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that highlighted the US billionaire’s growing ambition to sway European politics.

Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission to check for any spreading of misinformation before next month's German election.

The European Parliament is preparing for a debate on Elon Musk and changes in content moderation by Meta, reports Euractiv. The largest parliamentary factions support the debate. The European Parliament plans to hold a debate about Elon Musk and changes in content moderation by Meta.

The EU is concerned over Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in far-right politics in Germany, the U.K. and elsewhere. Experts argue the tech billionaire will exploit increased polarization for economic and political gain.

WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.

France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.

Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission to check for any spreading of misinformation before next month's German election.

German MEPs fearful after billionaire X owner Elon Musk backs German far right group ahead of the 23 February election

Told to cease ‘lecturing and moralising’, Brussels officials ready for ‘strong transatlantic agenda’ as they ‘defend’ trade interests.

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