Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union in Germany, wasted no time after his party's victory in national elections warning about the dangers posed by President Donald Trump and X owner Elon Musk.

February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.

The Tesla CEO appears undaunted, continuing to promote right-wing causes across Europe. While the most noticeable impact, so far, seems to be damage to Tesla’s brand, analysts say he may have a longer-term goal for his business empire: backing political parties that might cut back regulations he thinks impede tech innovations.

Tesla Inc.’s sales plunged 45% last month across Europe, where rival carmakers saw a surge in electric-vehicle demand.

Tesla sales in Europe dropped dramatically in January, a month in which the company’s billionaire CEO Elon Musk made repeated interventions in the continent’s politics. Just 9,900 Teslas were sold in Europe in January—a fall of over 45 percent on the same month in 2024,

Concerns about potential over-investment in artificial intelligence are also weighing on the electric car maker.

Tesla’s demand woes are picking up in Europe, with sales dropping a precipitous 45% in January. Only 9,945 Tesla EVs were registered in Europe, down from 18,161 a year ago in Ja

Tesla’s demand woes are picking up in Europe, with sales dropping a precipitous 45% in January. Only 9,945 Tesla EVs were registered in Europe, down from 18,161 a year ago in Ja

Musk’s politics fuel Tesla backlash, but analysts weigh market competition’s impact on declining sales and stock.

Craig Trudell, Tesla Inc.’s sales plunged 45% last month across Europe, where rival carmakers saw a surge in electric-vehicle demand. The Elon Musk-led company registered only

Well, of course not. But Germany's accidental chancellor has a crucial role to play in history, like it or not