Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party
AfD, which is known for its anti-immigrant and anti-European Union stances, and whose popularity has been on the rise in Germany, has unsettled the country’s Jews. Some of its members have
What’s AfD, the Far-Right German Party Musk Embraced?
Elon Musk posted on X that the only thing that could “save Germany” was the AfD, he was embracing a political party that has moved progressively toward the extreme right since it was founded in 2013.
Can AfD Party Win Germany Election? What We Know
The AfD became the first party considered by many to be far-right to come out victorious in a state election in Germany since the World War II, when it won Brandenburg in September.
Elon Musk Said the AfD Can 'Save Germany.' Here's What We Know About the Political Party
The AfD was founded in 2013, following the Euro Crisis. The party continues to argue for the withdrawal of Germany from the eurozone (the group of countries that use the Euro as their currency). In 2024, a policy on its website said Germany must "abandon the transfer union and leave the eurozone."
Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party, wading deeper into global politics
Musk, the billionaire Trump ally who is playing a public role in the incoming administration, posted in support Friday of Alternative for Germany, or AfD, after the German government collapsed this week.
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JD Vance and Elon Musk’s defense of a far-right German party has troubling risks
When two key incoming administration officials endorse an extreme foreign political party, we should pay attention.
Elon Musk sparks backlash in Germany after calling the chancellor an 'incompetent fool' and backing the far-right AfD party
Musk called for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to "resign immediately" in response to an attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg.
Elon Musk Applauds the German Far-Right Party
Musk has been amplifying right-wing, anti-immigration voices on X for years and has already questioned criticism aimed at the AfD back in June. In September 2023, he denounced Germany for giving money to charities and rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.
Why Elon Musk’s support for Germany’s far-right party matters
Only the AfD can save Germany,” Elon Musk wrote, referencing the far-right anti-immigrant and anti-Islam party in Europe’s largest country.
Elon Musk endorses extremist German party, surprising no one
In a move that’s right in line with his usual BS, Elon Musk endorsed a German neo-Nazi party that has been classified as extremist. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” he said this week on X. He voiced this opinion in response to a far-right influencer named Naomi Seibt,
Elon Musk praises far-right German AfD party
AfD is leading a resurgence of the far-right in Germany. The party is considered by Germany’s domestic intelligence ...
Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack
Watch as Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party held a rally in front of Magdeburg Cathedral, near the scene ...
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Jewish leaders concerned after Germany’s far-right AfD party makes gains in local elections
(JTA) — Jewish leaders expressed concern after the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, made major strides in two state elections this weekend, coming in at third place in Bavaria ...
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German Interior Minister Faeser warns AfD not to exploit Magdeburg
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party not to exploit the attack ...