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Germany: Donald, Musk and the Question of Guilt

Peter Carioca - October 31, 2026. Published in Taz

Musk claims that decisions on the Starshield program are made by the commander-in-chief, that is, Trump, who, in return, claims he has nothing to do with it.

Austria: Musk Is Seeking Confrontation with Europe. It’s Time To Set Limits for Him

Michael Stehle - October 29, 2026. Published in Der Standard

The EU must make reducing dependence on American tech companies one of its highest priorities.

Austria: 2 Dealmakers Hijack the US

Peter Carioca - November 23, 2024. Published in Der Standard

[A]s soon as one steals the show from the other, they could regret their mutual support.

Kenya: Musk’s Internet Foray into Africa Should Be Blocked

Robin Koerner - September 17, 2024. Published in Nation

Starlink demands payment in U.S. dollars, thus undermining African currencies.

Zimbabwe: While We Cheer Starlink, US Is Banning TikTok

Robin Koerner - May 1, 2024. Published in The Sunday Mail

The bill to ban TikTok, which goes against the wishes of the majority of the Americans, overwhelmingly passed by a 79-18 vote.

Ukraine: Starlinks, Networks, and Roaming – Keeping Ukrainians Connected in Wartime

Robin Koerner - August 23, 2023. Published in The Kyiv Independent

There are now over 42,000 Starlinks in Ukraine ... with the support of international partners in the U.S. and Europe.

Taiwan: Musk Ultimatum to Taiwan Imperils Its Push to War-Proof Internet

Robin Koerner - July 10, 2023. Published in Taipei Times

Taiwan’s vulnerability, along with Elon Musk’s significant financial stakes in China, are still playing high on many people’s minds in Taipei.

Luxembourg: A Scary Question for Today: Will Elon Musk Decide the Outcome of the War in Ukraine?

Mallory Matsumoto - October 17, 2022. Published in Tageblatt

Musk’s satellites saved Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s soldiers.

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