Elon Musk supports far-right AfD in German op-ed

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s support for Germany’s AfD in a guest opinion article for Welt am Sonntag led to the resignation of the commentary editor, Eva Marie Kogel. Musk argued that the AfD is not right-wing extremist, citing the party’s leader Alice Weidel’s personal life. Following Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition collapse, Germany is set for a snap election on February 23, 2025, with the AfD nominating Alice Weidel as their chancellor candidate for the first time.

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