Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk entered the German political discourse, expressing criticism of Berlin-funded migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean. Musk argued that these operations could be perceived as an “invasion” of Italy. Berlin is engaged in a dispute with Italy over NGO sea operations, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni calling for charity ships to disembark rescued migrants in their own countries. Musk shared a post endorsing the far-right party AfD ahead of regional elections in Germany. The German foreign ministry defended the rescue missions, emphasizing their role in saving lives, while Musk questioned whether a majority of Germans supported such initiatives.
Elon Musk Criticizes German-Funded Migrant Rescue Operations in Mediterranean
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