One of the richest men in the world is rooting for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's success in the upcoming election.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has added his voice to Germany’s political discourse, expressing support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. As is known, the country faces a snap election early next year after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government. Mr. Mush announced his support on X. He emphasized that

„Only the AfD can save Germany!”

whilstwhile sharing a video by activist Naomi Seibt. In the video, Ms. Seibt criticized the main opposition CDU’s chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for refusing to engage with the AfD,according to Remix News.

Only the AfD can save Germany https://t.co/Afu0ea1Fvt

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2024

AfD co-leader Alice Weidel welcomed Elon Musk’s statement, replying,

“Yes! You’re absolutely right, Elon Musk!”

Ms. Weidel thanked the entrepreneur for recognizing the AfD as Germany’s “only alternative” and wished him and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump success for the incoming U.S. administration.

The politician has been vocal about the need for substantial changes to Germany’s economic and political direction. In a recent Bloomberg interview, she criticized the European Union’s regulatory policies, calling them detrimental to Germany’s economic competitiveness. She singled out the automotive industry, which she argued has been undermined by the EU’s planned 2035 ban on combustion-engine vehicles.

Dear @elonmusk,
Thank you so much for your note. The Alternative for Germany is indeed the one and only alternative for our country; our very last option. I wish you and President Donald #Trump all the best for the upcoming tenure! And also, I wish you and all the American people… pic.twitter.com/iVBfPDoRfp

— Alice Weidel (@Alice_Weidel) December 20, 2024

„We need free trade among European nations, but we don’t need the overwhelming bureaucracy that stifles innovation,”

– Ms. Weidel stated. She described the EU’s approach as “socialist policymaking” that damages market mechanisms and impairs Germany’s economic backbone.She also expressed concerns about the legacy of former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s policies and the EU’s broader impact on Germany’s governance.

“The European Union, in its current state, is not functioning well. We need reforms that prioritise efficiency and sovereignty,”

– she said. The AfD is poised to secure second place in Germany’s federal elections next February, reflecting growing public support for policies that emphasize economic freedom, reduced bureaucracy, national sovereignty, and stricter immigration rules.