Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday, speaking publicly in support of the far right party for the second time in as many weeks.

Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party has stirred controversy ahead of the country's general election. Speaking via video link at a rally in Halle, Musk praised the party as Germany's "best hope for the future,

Also on Saturday, thousands of Germans protested against the rise of the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of a February 23 general election.