Elon Musk's Starlink Internet service was installed in the White House last week. A week earlier, Donald Trump promoted Tesla on the lawn of the White House after gathering people to buy the company's cars and shares.
The notes of the Trump government of Musk's companies attract a growing exam. Critics argue that they are Break laws And Democracy threatened. For the richest man in the world, the relationship also causes business problems.
One thing includes Italy's plans for Starlink. The country has stopped the talks for a proposed mission 1.5 billion € contract With the service, Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto said in interview Saturday.
“Everything has come to a standstill, partly because the topic of Starlink has shifted to statements from and about the person [Musk]”Said the minister.
It is the latest development in a hot debate among Italian politicians about encrypted satellite communication services for civil servants in areas with high risk. The legislator is divided between the choice of Starlink or a competing provider such as the French law firm Eutelsat.
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First Minister Giorgia Meloni's government Has been considered for some time to use Starlink. However, opposition parties have warned against relying on Musk's company – a problem that has increased by reports last month that the United States may cut Ukraine from Starlink if no mineral contract is achieved.
Muschus refuted these claims. Nonetheless, his control The connectivity of Ukraine has triggered a growing alarm. It forms Part of a broader discussion in Italy and Europe about reducing the dependency on non -European technologies for critical infrastructure.
Politics meet the Musk business
Question Marks about Starlink Mark one of a series of setbacks for Musk, whose The role in the Trump government and the open support of right-wing extremist politicians has triggered a global counter reaction, with Tesla bearing the main burden.
The European turnover of Teslas fell by 58%in the first two months of this year. Analysts have partially attributed the stalki to Musk's connection with the White House and its hug of the Maga policy.
“There is no doubt that” The Musk Factor “has influenced Tesla's turnover as well as his reputation influenced Twitter on Twitter and renamed the X” Previously TNW told.
The Tesla share has fallen by 40% since January. But people don't just vote with their wallets – there were also widespread protests against the EV brand.
Tesla's dealers were destroyed. Cars were burned and stations were based. In one of the more dramatic expression books of outrage, political activists beamed a picture of musk make a National Socialist greeting In addition to the word “Heil” on Teslas Gigafactory in Berlin.
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