In Germany, an investigation has been launched into Musk’s support for the far-right AfD party
The Bundestag administration launched an investigation after American billionaire Elon Musk publicly supported the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of parliamentary elections. Officials are analyzing whether his actions comply with German law on political parties, informs The world.
Elon Musk has been actively promoting the AfD through his social platform X, which has raised concerns among officials and civil society organizations alike.
“This case is currently under investigation.” – said the spokesman of the Bundestag at a press conference in Berlin.
LobbyControl, an organization that deals with issues of transparency and democratic control in Germany and Europe, expressed serious concern about this situation. She emphasized that Musk’s actions could be seen as illegal financial support for the party.
“According to the law on parties, reformed at the beginning of 2024, pre-election advertising by third parties is considered a donation to the party. The law also prohibits party donations from outside the EU. Since Musk and his platform X are registered in the US, this may violate the rules of party financing and election campaigning Control over compliance with the rules of party financing and election campaigning belongs to the powers of the Bundestag., – noted in LobbyControl.
