Italy freezes Starlink talks as Elon Musk's controversies snowball
Briefly

Elon Musk's Starlink internet was recently installed at the White House, coinciding with Donald Trump's promotion of Tesla. The endorsements are attracting scrutiny, with critics claiming they threaten democratic norms. This scrutiny has manifested in Italy, where discussions about a €1.5bn contract with Starlink were halted due to concerns over Musk's influence. Political debates in Europe are intensifying regarding reliance on Musk's technology, especially amid fears over his control of Ukraine's connectivity, which may impact critical infrastructure decisions in various countries, leading to decreased Tesla sales as a result of his controversial associations.
The Trump administration's endorsements of Musk's companies are attracting growing scrutiny. Critics argue that they're breaking laws and threatening democracy.
Italy's plans for Starlink have halted due to shifting focus from the service to Musk and the broader implications of his influence.
The political climate in Europe is causing alarm over reliance on Musk's Starlink, highlighted by concerns regarding connectivity for Ukraine.
European sales of Teslas dropped 58% recently, attributed to Musk's controversial associations with far-right politics and the Trump administration.
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