Dear @elonmusk ,
As a German entrepreneur, I am deeply grateful for the entrepreneurial inspiration you provide to millions around the globe, myself included. Your bold vision and relentless drive to build and grow companies like Tesla, SpaceX and X push us daily to think bigger, work harder and take the calculated risks needed to effect transformative change.
While I may not always agree with your stance on U.S. politics, I recognize and respect your right
as an American citizen, influential business leader and trusted advisor to President Trump, to make
your voice heard in your home country.
However, I must respectfully disagree with your recent endorsement of Germany's AfD party!
Like you, I strongly believe Germany needs to cut red-tape, get rid of "woke" ideologies and adopt a very different immigration policy. However, a closer examination of AfD's platform and statements from party leaders like Björn Höcke and Tino Chrupalla reveals an agenda rooted not only in far right nationalism but also in a collectivist ideology that prioritizes rigid group identity over individual freedom and market-based principles. Additionally, Moreover, Alice Weidel's proposals, such as dismantling existing wind energy infrastructure and questioning Germany's NATO membership — going so far as to suggest that Germany is merely a "slave to the USA" — come across as excessively radical. In this election the AfD would not strengthen Germany; rather, it would weaken us even further!
Fortunately, we have parties and people perfectly equipped to steer Germany towards a bright future. The center-right CDU/CSU and the pro-business, market-oriented FDP. I would encourage you to speak with CDU leader Friedrich Merz and FDP head Christian Lindner to better understand their strategies for reducing red tape, spurring innovation and promoting sustainable growth.
As one of the world's most influential entrepreneurs, your words carry immense weight. Many of your German employees, customers and fellow startup founders are understandably disappointed — or even shocked — by your support of the AfD. I respectfully ask you to reconsider this stance and instead advocate for more constructive, forward-looking parties. You could make a profound difference in shaping Germany's path in the years ahead.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Frank
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