German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during a televised New Year's Eve speech.
Scholz emphasized that Germany's future will be decided by its citizens, not by social media owners, in response to Musk's political interventions.
Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck accused Musk of seeking to weaken Europe for personal profit, aiming to undermine regulatory power.
Musk has routinely attacked Scholz, referring to him as a "fool" and offering his support for the AfD, which he claims can "save Germany."
Current polls show the AfD in second place at 19%, while Scholz's party is projected for a dismal 16% in forthcoming elections.