The billionaire has openly supported the right-wing AfD party as Germany’s “last spark of hope”.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a veiled swipe at tech billionaire Elon Musk during his annual New Year’s Eve address, warning that the country’s future will be decided by its citizens, not the owners of social media platforms.
In a televised message on Tuesday, Scholz highlighted national unity and called for solidarity amid economic challenges. However, he also addressed a more contentious issue: Alleged “foreign interference” in German politics, particularly by Musk, who has openly supported the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as the country’s “last spark of hope.”
“Where Germany goes from here will be decided by you – the citizens. It will not be decided by the owners of social media channels,” Scholz said, without calling the X owner out by name.
“In our debates, one might be forgiven for thinking that the more extreme an opinion is, the more attention it garners. But it won’t be the person who yells the loudest who will decide where Germany goes from here. Rather, that will be up to the vast majority of reasonable and decent people,” he added.
We are a country that stands together. Also when times are tough, as we know they are. Many are wondering where we go from here. My answer: With mutual respect, trust, interest and engagement, we can make 2025 a good year. #Newyearsaddress pic.twitter.com/pybHh2PAaU
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) December 31, 2024
The reality is there is nothing extreme about the AfD. They are nationalists supporting the interests of German citizens, it the mainstream globalist wolves in sheep’s clothing people need to beware of.
Globalist blowhard:
“Yada yada yada “democracy”.
Blah blah “misinformation””.
While the country he betrays daily burns down and collapses around him. Do I have it about right?