Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual and owner of the social media platform X formerly known as Twitter, has once again entered the European political conversation by publicly backing Greek Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou.
Musk’s intervention followed the circulation of a video in which Panayiotou questions the democratic legitimacy of the current process used to appoint the President of the European Commission. By resharing the clip, Musk brought global visibility to the young MEP’s critique.
A viral challenge to EU democratic structures
In the video, Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou raises concerns over how the European Union’s top executive role is filled. He argues that the process lacks direct democratic participation, pointing out that while the European Parliament formally votes, political agreements are often concluded in advance.
According to Greek Cypriot MEP, this practice diminishes the substance of the parliamentary vote and turns it into a symbolic exercise rather than a meaningful democratic choice. The video rapidly gained traction online, particularly among audiences skeptical of EU institutional transparency.
Why Ursula von der Leyen Isn’t Elected pic.twitter.com/rL2lJ1Zopr
— Fidias Panayiotou (@Fidias0) December 12, 2025
Elon Musk’s public show of support to Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias
Musk did more than simply reshuffle the content. Alongside the repost, he added a short but highly visible endorsement, stating “Fidias for President of the EU.” The comment was widely interpreted as a clear sign of support for Panayiotou’s position and reform-oriented message.
Given Musk’s global reach and influence, the endorsement significantly amplified the discussion around EU governance and leadership selection.
Fidias for President of the EU! https://t.co/NQtDPqWrhF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 13, 2025
The connection between Elon Musk and Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou
The relationship between Elon Musk, the influential entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX and a prominent figure during the Trump administration period, and Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou dates back to January 2023.
At the time, Panayiotou was best known as a YouTuber. His determination to meet Musk led him to camp outside Twitter’s headquarters for several weeks, documenting the effort publicly. The persistence eventually paid off when Musk agreed to meet him, resulting in a spontaneous embrace.
