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Posted on February 13, 2025
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Elon Musk may face consequences for his involvement in Germany's election, warns frontrunner Friedrich Merz, suggesting possible political or legal actions.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Elon Musk will face consequences for meddling in Germany's election campaign, Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become the country's next chancellor, said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Thursday.
"What happened in this election campaign cannot go unchallenged," conservative opposition leader Merz told the paper.
"It can be a political response. It can be a legal response. I want to analyse this calmly after this election campaign," he added.
Billionaire businessman Musk has repeatedly criticised incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz and backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of elections on February 23.
(Reporting by Rachel More, editing by Thomas Seythal)
The main topic is Elon Musk's involvement in German politics and the potential consequences he may face.
Friedrich Merz is the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor and a conservative opposition leader.
Musk criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz and supported the far-right AfD party during the election campaign.
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