The Latest: Elon Musk addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle via video link, encouraging Germans to embrace national pride and reject multiculturalism. Meanwhile, 100,000 protesters convened in Berlin and 20,000 in Cologne to demonstrate against the far-right party.
Why It Matters: Leading up to Germany's snap election on February 23, AfD's polling at 20% has the potential to alter the country's political landscape. Musk's support and provocative comments on German heritage have sparked concerns about external interference in European elections.