Musk and Germany’s election – level 3

Musk and Germany s election

06-01-2025 15:00

The German government has accused Elon Musk of attempting to influence the upcoming federal election by endorsing the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party on X.

Musk claimed that only the AfD can save Germany, sparking criticism from Berlin. Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is monitoring the AfD for suspected ties to extremism. This controversy arises ahead of early elections on February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government over economic disputes. Scholz addressed the nation in his New Year’s speech, urging voters to stand united and reject manipulation from social media platforms or their owners. While he didn’t name Musk directly, he emphasized the importance of free and fair elections.

The German government continues to use platforms like X to communicate its policies despite concerns about misinformation. Officials argue that leaving these platforms would limit their ability to reach people.

Difficult words: endorse (to support someone publicly), extremism (very extreme political or religious beliefs), controversy (public disagreement or argument about something).

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What is the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution's concern regarding the AfD party and how has this controversy affected the upcoming early elections on February 23?

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