At the commission’s daily briefing, spokeswoman Paula Pinho was asked whether Mr Musk has reached out to the European Union with a view to relocating his businesses, or setting up new ones.

“He’s very welcome,” she replied with a smile.

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    22 hours ago

    That’s fucking stupid.

    He has the budget of a country, now the brain of an American, and more questionable motives than Orban and as much ability to hurt the EU.

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      This is not surprising. The EU is also run by a political class who serves the oligarchs, and capital, above all else.

      Even if they said he weren’t welcome, it would only be for optics. They would still allow his money and influence behind the scenes.