Elon Musk suggests Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou for EU presidency

by | Nov 25, 2024 | Greece and Cyprus

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Elon Musk has proposed Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou for the presidency of the European Union in a post on X, on Sunday.

Recently, Musk engaged with Fidias in a discussion about the definition of “far right,” prompting the Cypriot MEP to create a video in response.

The conversation continued when Musk replied “yes” to a user on X who described Fidias as “one of the most transparent politicians in Europe.”

He later quote-tweeted the comment, adding the statement: “Fidias for EU President!”

 

 

This isn’t the first time Musk and Fidias have commented on EU leadership. After Ursula von der Leyen’s recent election as president of the European Commission, Fidias posted a video criticizing the election process, advocating for a “more democratic” approach. Musk responded to the video on X, stating, “Fidias has a good point.”

Although the EU does not have a formal presidency, the president of the European Commission is widely regarded as the most powerful political position within the union. In July, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second five-year term, which is set to conclude in 2029.

 

Musk, who frequently interacts with Fidias on X, has known the Cypriot YouTuber-turned-MEP since 2023, when Fidias camped outside the X headquarters in a widely publicized effort to hug Elon Musk. This took place before Fidias launched his campaign for the European Parliament.

Fidias has also expressed admiration for Musk, stating in the past that the billionaire inspired him to actively use X.

 

 

 

https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/1254339/elon-musk-suggests-cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-for-eu-presidency/

 

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