Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz and Germany

German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was staying "cool" in comments published by the German magazine Stern, after critical personal comments made by Elon Musk last year. Musk came under fire for backing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an opinion piece in a German newspaper in December.
Chancellor Scholz’s Recipe Against Musk’s Attacks: ‘Stay Cool’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said recent attacks from Elon Musk on him and some of the country’s other leading politicians don’t affect him or the nation’s democracy.
Germany’s Scholz takes veiled swipe at Musk in New Year’s address
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation’s fate will not be decided by
In Jab at Musk, Scholz Condemns Foreign Interference in German Election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.
‘Not normal’: Elon Musk slammed for backing a ‘neo-Nazi’ political party in Germany
Nazi’ political party in Germany, as critics say Donald Trump’s de facto co-president is “pushing the far right” in Europe.
Elon Musk calls German chancellor “crazy and incompetent”
For several years now, the boss of Tesla, SpaceX and now Twitter hasn't hesitated to meddle with political affairs around the world. After supporting Donald Trump during the American elections, the billionaire is now setting his sights on European politics,
Germany accused Elon Musk of interfering in upcoming elections. Where else has he weighed in?
Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics? View on euronews
Elon Musk meddling row: European leaders hit back
European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row escalated between members of Britain’s government and US President-elect Donald Trump’s key ally.
Scholz Calls on the US to Respect the Inviolability of Borders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pushed back on comments made by US President-elect Donald Trump, including a threat to use ...
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Germany's Scholz warns Trump over threat to take control of Greenland
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday publicly called out US President-elect Donald Trump over his threat to seize ...
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Scholz follows developments with “great concern”
According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he is following the latest developments in Austrian domestic politics with "great ...
German Factory Orders Drop With Scholz Out of Time to Fix Growth
German factory orders dropped the most in three months, highlighting industry’s woes just weeks before Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
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Scholz blasts conservative rival's stance on German citizenship rules
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blasted his conservative rival's call for a rollback of recent reforms that makes it easier ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
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Scholz calls on Germans to unite in solidarity in a new year despite many crises
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Olaf Scholz used his new year’s message to address the country’s ...
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German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” ...
Germany's Scholz open to working with former coalition partner FDP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he would not rule out a new partnership with the Free Democratic Party (FDP), ...