In Germany, a quieter but symbolically significant battle is playing out over social media. The SPD, Greens, and the Left Party are all moving toward abandoning Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter), according to Der Spiegel. But the decision is far from unanimous. One prominent Green politician pushed back publicly, writing: “You won’t get rid of me that easily” — and received a kiss emoji in response. The episode underscores the growing tension between political principles and the practical reality of reaching voters where they are.
Walter Murrow
May 5, 2026
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