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Starmer expected to face questions about Musk’s grooming gang criticism

Elon Musk's comments and actions regarding German elections have drawn criticism from Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other European leaders, stating he lacks influence over German voters.
Musk has faced backlash for supporting far-right figures and making claims about UK officials' handling of grooming gangs, prompting responses from UK leaders including Keir Starmer.
Keir Starmer was expected to address Musk's criticisms at a news conference, defending his record on prosecuting child abuse cases and reforming related processes.
Musk's involvement in UK politics has sparked controversy, particularly his support for figures like Tommy Robinson, leading to disagreements with other political leaders like Nigel Farage.

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Protothema

Voices against Musk are growing in Europe: He is interfering in democratic processes, says Macron

Along with the French president, the prime ministers of Norway and Britain, as well as a German government spokesman, reacted strongly to the billionaire's inflammatory posts.

2 months ago

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nationalworld.com

Misinformation, money, and Musk: Elon's threat to British democracy

As Elon Musk wades into British politics, I find myself increasingly concerned about the threat he poses to the very ideals of democracy.

2 months ago

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Deutschlandfunk

Right-wing influence - US billionaire Elon Musk also attacks Nigel Farage - European states increasingly angry

The US billionaire's attempts to exert political influence around the world continue and are increasingly being criticized. After attacks on the British Labour government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the head of the Reform UK party, Farage, the parliament in London had to deal with an online petition calling for new elections today. The petition received more than three million signatures after Musk also shared it.

2 months ago·Germany

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Welt

My WORLD – My opinion: “Robert Habeck has started a petition. Against Elon Musk, so to speak”

Economics Minister Robert Habeck sharply criticizes Elon Musk for his interference in the German election campaign. WELT chief reporter Anna Schneider speaks about this and other topics of the day on “My WELT – My Opinion”.

2 months ago·Dortmund, Germany

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Fast Company

The European political establishment has had enough of Elon Musk

Elon Musk has never been shy about sharing his opinions to his 211 million followers on X. But for those who follow him—and those who get his posts pushed into their feeds on the app—the past few weeks have been more unusual than most. Musk, the South African–born, United States–based tech CEO, has posted a near-nonstop slew of missives targeting European leaders. On Monday, Musk posted a poll asking whether “America should liberate the people o…

2 months ago

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Euro Weekly News

Elon Musk blasted by Norwegian PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has blasted Elon Musk for meddling in political affairs beyond US borders, calling it “worrying” and a threat to democratic alliances. Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK on Monday, January 6, Stoere said, “I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and huge economic resources involves himself so directly in the internal… Source

2 months ago·Spain

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