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How Elon Musk’s Hard-Right Influence is Growing in Europe
A New Era of Political Disruption
Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man and a tech entrepreneur renowned for his ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, has now emerged as a significant political force in Europe. Leveraging his ownership of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and his proximity to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Musk has begun aligning himself with far-right movements and populist leaders across the continent.
This article explores Musk’s growing political influence in Europe, his alignment with far-right ideologies, and what it means for democracy and governance in an increasingly polarized world.
Musk’s Political Agenda in Europe
Elon Musk’s influence into European politics marks a dramatic shift in his public persona. Once celebrated solely as a tech visionary, Musk is now using his platform and wealth to amplify far-right voices and challenge traditional political institutions in Europe.
In the UK, Musk has been vocal in his criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He has accused Starmer of complicity in a child grooming scandal during his tenure as a state prosecutor, a claim that aligns closely with far-right narratives. Musk has also:
- Supported Tommy Robinson, a…
