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    Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 25, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    Elon Musk appears via video link at an AfD campaign event in Germany, discussing cultural pride and political support. This image highlights his controversial stance on German nationalism.
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    Elon Musk appeared via video at an AfD event in Germany, supporting the far right party and discussing German culture. Protests were held against the event.

    Elon Musk Backs AfD at German Campaign Event via Video

    By Emma-Victoria Farr

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday, speaking publicly in support of the far right party for the second time in as many weeks.

    Addressing a hall of 4,500 people alongside party leader Alice Weidel, Musk spoke live via video link about preserving German culture and protecting the German people.

    "It's good to be proud of German culture, German values, and not to lose that in some sort of multiculturalism that dilutes everything," Musk said.

    Last week, the U.S. billionaire caused uproar after he made a gesture that drew online comparisons to a Nazi salute during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.

    On Saturday, he said "children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great grandparents," apparently referring to Germany's Nazi past.

    "There is too much focus on past guilt, and we need to move beyond that," he said.

    Musk, who spoke of suppression of speech under Germany's government, has previously attacked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on X.

    For his part, Scholz on Tuesday said he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views.

    Musk spoke in favour of voting for the far right party, saying: "I'm very excited for the AfD, I think you're really the best hope for Germany [...] fight for a great future for Germany," he told onlookers.

    Weidel thanked him, said the Republicans were making America great again, and called on her supporters to make Germany great again.

    Earlier this month, Musk hosted Weidel in an interview on X, stirring concern about election meddling.

    Despite winter weather, anti-far right campaigners were out in force on Saturday, with around 100,000 gathering around Berlin's Brandenburg gate and up to 20,000 in Cologne, including people of all ages carrying colourful umbrellas.

    (Reporting by Emma-Victoria Farr, editing by Barbara Lewis)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Elon Musk supports Germany's AfD party via video.
    • •Musk discusses preserving German culture.
    • •Musk criticizes focus on Germany's Nazi past.
    • •Musk previously criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
    • •Anti-far right protests occurred in Berlin and Cologne.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Elon Musk's support for Germany's far right AfD party during a campaign event.

    2Why did Elon Musk appear at the event?

    Elon Musk appeared to express support for the AfD and discuss preserving German culture.

    3What was the public reaction?

    The event drew protests from anti-far right campaigners in Berlin and Cologne.

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