Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s endorsement of Alternative for Germany (AfD) could legitimise the far-Right party among business people and ordinary voters, easing its eventual path to power, a member of the movement has said.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed concern over US tech billionnaire Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country's February elections.

Other parties vying to win the upcoming election also criticized the tech billionaire after he doubled down on his support for the far-right AfD party in a weekend op-ed.

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Musk's endorsement comes as Germans are set to vote on Feb. 23 after a coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday condemned Elon Musk's backing of Germany's far-right party ahead of Germany's forthcoming elections.

Olaf Scholz says there is 'nothing new' in criticism by 'rich media entrepreneurs who do not appreciate social democratic politics'

Elon Musk supports far-right factions and criticizes UK and German leaders while seeking favor from France and Italy.