German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk's support for the far-right in Europe is "completely unacceptable."

Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of the snap elections has sparked controversy, with government officials accusing him of foreign interference.

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.

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.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sits in front of the backdrop of ... Scholz has said he is staying "cool" after critical comments from Elon Musk. More Soeren Stache/dpa/AP Scholz's thee-party ...

Musk’s controversial activities on X have further escalated tensions. He expressed support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has drawn criticism for its divisive rhetoric.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to criticism from billionaire Elon Musk. Musk called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's AfD party. In a new interview ...

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.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”

German police are investigating an election campaign flier by a far-right party that looks like a plane ticket and calls for the deportation of 'illegal immigrants.'