Musk’s big bet: Could Germans kick out their liberal elites?

Disillusionment and economic woes are transforming attitudes in the EU’s traditional powerhouse

Donald Trump will soon return to the White House, and Elon Musk – the tech billionaire and serial disruptor – regularly weighs in on European politics from across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, in Germany, public dissatisfaction with the political establishment has reached fever pitch. 

As Europe’s largest economy grapples with inflation, high energy costs...