German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said recent attacks from Elon Musk on him and some of the country’s other leading politicians don’t affect him or the nation’s democracy.

The billionaire has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of the country's upcoming elections.

The chancellor of Germany took a swipe at tech billionaire Elon Musk during his end-of-year speech, asking his countrymen not to be swayed by the South African entrepreneur. Chancellor Olaf Scholz made the remark during his New Year’s address on Tuesday,

Billionaire’s animosity toward German mainstream politicians and his affection for the AfD could bode poorly for Germany’s next government.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.

Scholz's comments come days after the German government accused the billionaire of trying to influence its February election.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation’s fate will not be decided by “the owners of social media.

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

Elon Musk has been vocal in his support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany political party, which apparently drew a response from Scholz.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticises Elon Musk's support for AfD, asserting Germany's future should be decided by its citizens, not social media moguls.- Watch Video on English Oneindia