In a post on X, shared on Sunday, Elon Musk suggested the idea of Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou becoming a candidate for the European Union presidency.
Recently, Musk engaged with Fidias in a discussion about the definition of “far right,” prompting the Cypriot MEP to create a video in response. In the video, Fidias argues that the term far right is subjective.
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!”
Fidias, the son of a Greek Orthodox priest, has built a career on TikTok and YouTube, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers.
Fidias, who never voted in his life, becomes an MEP
When announcing his intention to run for the European Parliament, Fidias appeared in a video wearing three ties, a jacket, and shorts. He candidly admitted from the outset that he knew nothing about politics or the European Union but vowed to ask questions, read, and learn.
“I am 23 years old and I have never voted in my life, and I said to myself one night that if I never vote and I never take an interest, the same nerds are always going to be in power, and I said ‘enough!’” he commented.
He credited his victory to the power of social media. “This is maybe the first time a completely independent candidate has been elected, without having any connection with a political party, but with social media as his only weapon, and nothing else,” he said.
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.”
Musk frequently interacts with Fidias, who has expressed admiration for him, on X. The YouTuber has stated in the past that Musk inspired him to actively use X.
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