In a statement issued on Saturday, Chancellor Scholz highlighted the deliberate efforts of certain political factions in the US that are posing a threat to the foundations of democracy that we hold dear. The ambiguity surrounding the future of relations between Europe and the US in light of these developments is indeed a matter of great concern.
While Chancellor Scholz refrained from explicitly naming the parties involved, his remarks coincided closely with a significant meeting between US entrepreneur Elon Musk and Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany’s Eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk talk ringside during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Musk’s endorsement of the AfD during their discussion, suggesting it as the sole savior of Germany, further underscores the complexities of the political landscape.
