Elon Musk's Attempt to Sway German Elections Sparks Debate

Elon Musk, the U.S. billionaire, is allegedly attempting to influence Germany's federal election on February 23, a government spokesperson revealed. Musk expressed support for the right-wing Alternative for Germany through social media posts and an opinion piece, raising questions about freedom of opinion and its limits.

Elon Musk, the high-profile U.S. billionaire, is reportedly making efforts to sway the outcome of the upcoming German federal election, according to an official statement released on Monday. The election is set to take place on February 23.

A government spokesperson confirmed that Musk has taken to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his support for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, additionally authoring an opinion piece to bolster his stance.

While acknowledging Musk's right to express his views, the spokesperson commented, "After all, freedom of opinion also covers the greatest nonsense." This development brings to the forefront ongoing discussions about the influence of high-profile figures in political processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)