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.

The billionaire has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of the country's upcoming elections.

Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.

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.

Scholz's comments come days after the German government accused the billionaire of trying to influence its February election.

Olaf Scholz took a swipe at Elon Musk, urging his countrymen not to be swayed by the South African entrepreneur ahead of the German elections in February 2025.

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 “the owners of social media.

Elon Musk, the owner of the X platform, plans to have a conversation with Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right AfD party, before the upcoming parliamentary elections in Germany. This decision has been criticized by German politicians,

Elon Musk has been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany political party, which apparently drew a response from Scholz.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticises Elon Musk's support for AfD, asserting Germany's future should be decided by its citizens, not social media moguls.- Watch Video on English Oneindia