Musk's AfD Support Fuels German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party in the leadup to the February 23rd election, including provocative attacks on German leaders via his social media platform X, has sparked outrage among German politicians and raises questions about foreign interference and the limits of fr...
Musk's AfD Support Fuels German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party in the leadup to the February 23rd election, including provocative attacks on German leaders via his social media platform X, has sparked outrage among German politicians and raises questions about foreign interference and the limits of fr...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's NRW Top Candidate Signals Hardline Shift
In a vote at their NRW state party convention in Marl, the AfD selected Kay Gottschalk, the deputy federal chairman, as their top candidate for the February 23rd federal election, winning with 61% of delegate votes and signaling a move towards a more hardline political position within the party.
AfD's NRW Top Candidate Signals Hardline Shift
In a vote at their NRW state party convention in Marl, the AfD selected Kay Gottschalk, the deputy federal chairman, as their top candidate for the February 23rd federal election, winning with 61% of delegate votes and signaling a move towards a more hardline political position within the party.
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44% Bias Score
Musk Accused of Election Interference in Germany
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of snap elections on February 23, 2025, has sparked accusations of election interference from German officials following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after a failed confidence vote.
Musk Accused of Election Interference in Germany
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of snap elections on February 23, 2025, has sparked accusations of election interference from German officials following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after a failed confidence vote.
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60% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party sparked outrage and the resignation of a senior editor, raising concerns about foreign influence in German elections and Tesla's potential economic benefits.
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party sparked outrage and the resignation of a senior editor, raising concerns about foreign influence in German elections and Tesla's potential economic benefits.
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56% Bias Score
Scholz Warns Against Social Media Influence in German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against social media manipulation in the upcoming election after Elon Musk repeatedly endorsed the far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and accusations of foreign interference; the election is scheduled for February 23rd.
Scholz Warns Against Social Media Influence in German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against social media manipulation in the upcoming election after Elon Musk repeatedly endorsed the far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and accusations of foreign interference; the election is scheduled for February 23rd.
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52% Bias Score
German Leaders Condemn Elon Musk's Support for Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck condemned Elon Musk's public support for the far-right AfD party, two months before Germany's legislative elections, citing concerns about foreign influence and its potential impact on the election's outcome.
German Leaders Condemn Elon Musk's Support for Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck condemned Elon Musk's public support for the far-right AfD party, two months before Germany's legislative elections, citing concerns about foreign influence and its potential impact on the election's outcome.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's "Die Welt" Guest Article Sparks Controversy
Die Welt" published a guest article by Elon Musk following approval from its editor-in-chief, Jennifer Wilton, facilitated by Springer supervisory board member Axel Varsavsky. The decision sparked internal controversy due to Musk's support for right-wing extremism and the potential use of AI to gene...
Musk's "Die Welt" Guest Article Sparks Controversy
Die Welt" published a guest article by Elon Musk following approval from its editor-in-chief, Jennifer Wilton, facilitated by Springer supervisory board member Axel Varsavsky. The decision sparked internal controversy due to Musk's support for right-wing extremism and the potential use of AI to gene...
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56% Bias Score
Musk's Interference in German Election Sparks Outrage
Elon Musk, via his X platform, is openly supporting Germany's far-right AfD party in the upcoming February 23rd election, attacking Chancellor Scholz and President Steinmeier, raising concerns about foreign interference and democratic integrity.
Musk's Interference in German Election Sparks Outrage
Elon Musk, via his X platform, is openly supporting Germany's far-right AfD party in the upcoming February 23rd election, attacking Chancellor Scholz and President Steinmeier, raising concerns about foreign interference and democratic integrity.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Alters Bundestag Presidency Rules to Exclude AfD
Germany's parliament amended the rules for selecting its temporary presiding officer, the "Alterspräsident", to prevent the far-right AfD party from holding the position due to concerns about its lack of experience, thereby ensuring a more experienced parliamentarian leads the initial session.
Germany Alters Bundestag Presidency Rules to Exclude AfD
Germany's parliament amended the rules for selecting its temporary presiding officer, the "Alterspräsident", to prevent the far-right AfD party from holding the position due to concerns about its lack of experience, thereby ensuring a more experienced parliamentarian leads the initial session.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Attacks on Steinmeier Spark German Outrage
Elon Musk's X posts calling German President Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant" and his support for the AfD have prompted condemnation from German politicians, raising concerns about damage to German-American relations and the influence of social media.
Musk's Attacks on Steinmeier Spark German Outrage
Elon Musk's X posts calling German President Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant" and his support for the AfD have prompted condemnation from German politicians, raising concerns about damage to German-American relations and the influence of social media.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party has sparked outrage, with accusations of foreign interference in German elections and criticism of Axel Springer, the publisher, for platforming his views.
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party has sparked outrage, with accusations of foreign interference in German elections and criticism of Axel Springer, the publisher, for platforming his views.
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64% Bias Score
Habeck Condemns Musk's AfD Endorsement as Threat to European Democracy
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk for his public support of the AfD in Germany, arguing it's a deliberate attempt to weaken Europe, not due to ignorance; Habeck's statement comes ahead of Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23rd.
Habeck Condemns Musk's AfD Endorsement as Threat to European Democracy
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk for his public support of the AfD in Germany, arguing it's a deliberate attempt to weaken Europe, not due to ignorance; Habeck's statement comes ahead of Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23rd.
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40% Bias Score