Elon Musk’s guest article in ‘Welt am Sonntag’, where he calls the AfD a ‘last spark of hope for Germany’, has drawn sharp criticism from various political figures in Germany. SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch labeled the publication as ’embarrassing and dangerous’, emphasizing that foreign billionaires should not influence the country’s political landscape. Critics, including representatives from the Green Party, expressed concern over the potential undermining of democracy. The article’s publication has prompted protests from some journalists at ‘Welt’, while the editorial leadership defended the decision to feature Musk’s polarizing views.