In a video address to an AfD event last weekend, Musk told Germans they should “move on” from “past guilt.” This call, in line with AfD messaging that Germany’s culture of remembering the crimes it committed during the Nazi era is detrimental to the country, sparked outrage in Germany and beyond.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of The Social Democratic party SPD speaks during his election campaign rally in Wiesbaden, Germany, January 25, 2025. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday sharply criticized Elon Musk's backing of the right-wing parties in the European Union,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and billionaire Elon Musk have publicly feuded in recent weeks as Musk voices support for Scholz’s opposition, the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday strongly criticized US billionaire Elon Musk for his support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, calling it "disgusting." Scholz told journalists on the sidelines of an election campaign event in Berlin that,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sharply criticized Elon Musk due to the billionaire's support for right-wing parties in the European Union, reports Reuters. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated in a conversation with the media in Berlin that Elon Musk interferes in favor of right-wing politicians across Europe.