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Elon Musk's Continued Support for AfD Sparks Controversy Ahead of German Elections

Musk endorses AfD, urging Germans to take pride in their heritage, as protests against far-right movements escalate.

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Elon Musk spoke virtually at an AfD rally in Halle, Germany, marking his second endorsement of the far-right party in two weeks. Addressing 4,500 supporters, Musk promoted pride in German culture and urged voters to move beyond historical guilt associated with the Nazi era. His remarks, including a controversial allusion to past sins, echo a pattern of Musk's increasing support for far-right politics in Europe. Concurrently, major anti-far-right protests attracted tens of thousands in Berlin and Cologne, emphasizing societal divisions ahead of the February 23 national elections, where the AfD polls around 20%.

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