The chief of the SPD faction, Rolf Mützenich, criticized Elon Musk's statements in regards to the German president. He known as on the federal government to search out out whether or not Musk is performing on behalf of the US.

The chief of the parliamentary faction of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Social gathering (SPD) within the Bundestag, Rolf Mützenich, mentioned that the statements of American billionaire Elon Musk in direction of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier are crossing the "border between pleasant states." Mützenich mentioned this in a commentary to Spiegel, UNN reviews.

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In keeping with Spiegel, Elon Musk's latest assaults in opposition to Frank-Walter Steinmeier might significantly irritate German-American relations. Mützenich accused Musk of crossing "the border between pleasant states.

Steinmeier represents Germany underneath worldwide regulation. "Subsequently, verbal assaults on the federal president are directed in opposition to all residents," Mützenich mentioned.

On New Yr's Eve, Musk wrote on his X platform: "Steinmeier is an anti-democratic tyrant. Disgrace on him." He had already commented on German politics a number of occasions within the days and weeks earlier than. After the collapse of the "site visitors gentle" coalition in November, he reportedly insulted Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD).

SPD consultant Mützenich known as on the German authorities to search out out "whether or not the repeated disrespect, slander and interference within the election marketing campaign had been additionally expressed on behalf of the brand new US authorities." In keeping with him, "readability" on that is wanted. He famous that "worldwide challenges can solely be solved in free relations between us and the US.

Mützenich additionally criticized FDP chief Christian Lindner, who just lately voiced the slogan "Dare to do greater than Musk.

"I don't perceive why Mr. Lindner is continually searching for to get nearer to Elon Musk and praising his insurance policies. The FDP ought to shortly cease courting a doubtful entrepreneur and political advisor," Mützenich mentioned.

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