German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
The Socialist chancellor’s comments are the latest sally in an ongoing feud with the tech entrepreneur-turned-social media mogul, who has called him “a fool” and claimed he will “lose” the German federal election set for Feb. 23. In this last instance, Musk referred to Scholz as “ Oaf Schitz .”
While Elon Musk continues to interfere in European politics, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, dismissed the CEO's scrutiny: "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.” “There
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.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz has hit back at Elon Musk after the billionaire endorsed far-right political party Alternative for Germany and personally insulted Scholz, in yet another attempt to influence overseas politics.
Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.
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.
World: Scholz said, “You have to stay cool. As Social Democrats, we have long been used to the fact that there are rich media entrepreneurs who do not appreciate social democratic politics – and do not hide their opinions.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday condemned Elon Musk's backing of Germany's far-right party ahead of Germany's forthcoming elections.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a withering response to billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of the country’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany.