Summary
Elon Musk’s “MEGA: Make Europe Great Again” slogan, posted on X, sparked backlash from Europeans who criticized it as inflammatory and tone-deaf.
The phrase, reminiscent of far-right rhetoric, coincides with EU scrutiny of X’s compliance with the Digital Services Act, which regulates platform transparency.
Social media users rebuked Musk, urging him to stop influencing Europe’s political and industrial landscape.
The controversy emerges as Europe aims to strengthen its leadership in tech and automotive industries, where Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX already have significant influence.
Sure, come to Europe, we would love to restore some good old traditions, like the guillotine.
We’ve got space for other traditions too, like hanging you from a tree for children to beat with sticks until the money comes out.