Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected Elon Musk's claim that only a far-right party can "save Germany."

 

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected Elon Musk's claim that only a far-right party can "save Germany." During a news conference on Friday, Scholz emphasized that while freedom of opinion extends to multibillionaires, it also allows for the expression of views that may be incorrect or lack sound political guidance. This statement comes as Germany prepares for an early election on February 23, following the collapse of Scholz's three-party coalition over economic revitalization strategies. Scholz is seeking re-election, but current polls indicate that the center-right Union bloc is leading, with his own center-left Social Democrats lagging behind. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining traction in the polls, although its candidate, Alice Weidel, is unlikely to secure the chancellorship due to other parties' refusal to collaborate with her. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk stated, "Only the AfD can save Germany," to which Weidel responded with a video expressing gratitude and asserting that her party is the sole alternative for the nation.