After the recent German elections, Elon Musk notably reached out to Alice Weidel of the far-right AfD party instead of the newly elected leader, Friedrich Merz. The AfD, having significantly increased its votes, raises concerns about rising extremism in Germany. Despite Musk's attempts to influence the election and despite support for the AfD from figures like Vice President JD Vance, Weidel's party did not perform as expected. Merz, aware of the domestic challenges and external pressures, emphasized the importance of countering Trump's pro-Kremlin stance and rebuilding transatlantic relations.
Merz recognized the need for a united European front against Trump's new alliance with Putin, acknowledging the urgent challenges Germany faces from both domestic issues and foreign influence.
Musk's interference in Germany's election by promoting the AfD party is seen as unprecedented and indicative of a broader trend of external political influence impacting democratic processes.
While the AfD party saw a significant increase in votes, Weidel's poor performance was a silver lining amidst the attempts to sway German politics from abroad.
Merz's clear acknowledgment of the challenges presented by American politics provides a sobering backdrop to his leadership role during a time of political upheaval.
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