Elon Musk, EU and Trump

EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk’s X Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.
Elon Musk: Trump’s “broligarch” goes on the rampage in Europe
A recent convert to Trumpism, the boss of SpaceX and Tesla is now throwing his weight around in European politics.
Elon Musk uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.
What's behind Elon Musk's disruptive foreign policy initiatives?
As Trump moves back into the White House, Musk's unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of US allies may have unintended consequences
EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics
Now Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from European governments amid increasing calls for regulatory action in Europe against X.
Nigel Farage Talks Elon Musk, UK Economy, and Trump's Second Term
Curating today’s top interviews from around Bloomberg News. Hear conversations with the biggest names in finance, politics and entertainment.
Scholz: Elon Musk Threatens European Democracy
Elon Musk’s growing association with far-right movements poses a threat to democracy in Europe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during a press conference in Berlin on Friday, as reported by Politico.
Elon Musk Invited By 40 Members Of EU Parliament To Speak In Europe! Netizens Warn Him And Say 'Don't Fall For The Trap'
Elon Musk was invited by 40 members of the EU parliament who have come together to sign a letter requesting that the EU President invite the Tesla head honcho to speak at the Plenary. The Parliamentarians reportedly want to discuss freedom of speech,
Farage: Elon Musk Shouldn't Dictate US Treasury Policy
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, discusses Elon Musk's influence over US politics and says the billionaire is "a very powerful figure." Speaking to Caroline Hepker and William Shaw on Bloomberg's UK Politics podcast,
EU leaders rattled by Elon Musk backed into corner as billionaire is 'out for payback'
EXCLUSIVE: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has made little secret of his distaste for Europe's leaders - and there's no sign of him toning it down.
The Week US on MSN9d
Elon Musk's support for AfD makes waves in Germany
He played a crucial role in Donald Trump's election victory; he has launched scathing attacks on the UK's Keir Starmer; and ...
Elon Musk is Sen. Mike Lee’s most engaged account on X. Here’s what their posts tell us.
In the years since Sen. Mike Lee and Elon Musk first began exchanging posts, the businessman has only seen his political ...
AFP on MSN2d
EU has limited power to suspend Elon Musk’s X social media platform
X’s algorithm is said to amplify specific political viewpoints - especially those aligned with its owner. Read more at ...
As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
Musk has spent the last few weeks engaged in a campaign against various European governments. The most dramatic conflict has ...
EU steps up probe into Elon Musk’s X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
The Commission said President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its ...
US Big Tech is ready for Trump 2, but is the EU?
US tech moguls will take ring-side seats for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th US president today, but the new ...
What could Donald Trump’s second term as US president mean for the UK?
Donald Trump’s second-term will begin today, kicking off four years which are likely to push the US-UK ‘special relationship’ to its limits. Much has been made of the tension between Sir Keir Starmer ...