Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

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  How Elon Musk is Using Start-Up Tactics to Disrupt European Politics

  The richest man in the world is backing far-right parties against a political establishment that has failed to deliver.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 29
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  Wall Street bets Tesla’s 2025 sales will miss Musk’s target

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  Financial Times - Jan. 27

• Inside Elon Musk's Attack on Germany's Political Establishment

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  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

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• Musk sets sights on European politics

  After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...
  
  CBS News - Jan. 12
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  How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

  From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...
  
  The Guardian - Jan. 11
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  Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

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  BBC News - Jan. 7

• Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

  The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7
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  European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

  Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 6

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