Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe
Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe
French president accuses world’s richest man of intervening directly in continent’s democratic processes
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French President Emmanuel Macron joined European leaders in criticizing Elon Musk for allegedly interfering in democratic processes, including Germany's upcoming elections.
Musk, who has publicly supported Germany's far-right AfD party and criticized left-wing leaders, faces backlash for using his platform X (formerly Twitter) to promote divisive views.
Norway’s prime minister and Germany’s vice-chancellor also condemned Musk's actions, with Olaf Scholz calling for restraint.
British PM Keir Starmer dismissed Musk's attacks as misinformation, while critics warn Musk’s behavior undermines democratic norms and exploits his social media influence for political ends.