Europe, Elon Musk

Europe’s Elon Musk Problem
In the past, the EU has not hesitated to try to apply European law to tech companies. Over the past decade, for example, Google has faced three fines totaling more than $8 billion for breaking antitrust law (though one of these fines was overturned by the EU’s General Court in 2024).
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform then known as Twitter. Plenty has changed since then. The world’s richest man appears to have a new goal: upending Europe.
Hacking Democracy: How Elon Musk Is Disrupting European Politics
The richest man in the world is backing far-right parties against a political establishment that has failed to deliver.
Elon Musk says 'Make Europe Great Again' as he continues his push into European politics
Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe.
Europe orders Elon Musk’s X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms
The European Commission (EC) says it has requested information from Elon Musk's X related to the algorithms that determine the content it recommends to
Yes, Elon Musk Was Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. Here's Who Did It
Branko Grims, a Slovenian member of the European Parliament, cited Musk's "support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech."
Tesla sales in Europe are sliding. That's a problem for Elon Musk.
The automaker saw sales of its EVs drop 13% in the European Union in 2024, and is facing growing pressure as rivals launch a wave of cheaper EVs.
Musk nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by European Parliament member
A European Parliament member from Slovenia says he nominated tech giant Elon Musk for a Nobel Peace Prize for his free speech advocacy. “The proposal that Mr. Elon Musk, for his consistent support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech and thus for peace,
Is Elon Musk Winning the German Immigration Debate?
Conservatives have cooperated with the far-right AfD for the first time, amid growing support from the tech billionaire.
Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling CNN that the ...
Scholz says Musk's backing of right-wing in Europe is disgusting
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday sharply criticized Elon Musk's backing of the right-wing parties in the European ...
Elon Musk says a paid robotaxi service launches in June — and Tesla will dip a 'toe in the water' before expanding it
Elon Musk said Austin residents will be able to pay for a fully autonomous Tesla robotaxi ride in June, with an expansion to ...
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Europeans Rebuke Elon Musk's Proposal For 'MEGA: Make Europe Great Again': 'Stay Away From Europe'
Elon Musk's "Make Europe Great Again" slogan sparks backlash from European leaders, who criticize it as unwelcome ...
Bill Gates rips Elon Musk for ‘populist stirring’ in Europe: ‘This is insane s–t’
During an interview, the Microsoft founder was quick to put a stop to comparisons between himself and Elon Musk, and laid ...
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...
Priest Mimics Elon Musk's Salute at Anti-Abortion Rally
Priest Calvin Robinson insisted that he was "not a Nazi" after receiving backlash for repeating Musk's salute.