Elon Musk's political ties in the US are affecting his business interests in Europe, particularly with SpaceX's Starlink service, which is crucial for Ukraine's military. Growing concerns about Musk's influence have led to calls for alternative satellite internet services in Europe, with Eutelsat and Thales voicing their intent to provide reliable options. Amidst this, Polestar has taken advantage of the situation to attract Tesla customers with discounts, highlighting the potential market shift due to Musk's polarizing presence in politics.
"Government actors need reliability, visibility and stability, a player that - as we have seen from time to time - mixes up economic rationale and political motivation is not the kind that would reassure certain clients."
"Musk's control over Ukraine's connectivity has caused growing alarm as he and Trump have become increasingly critical of the country's government."
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