Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Elon Musk Comments on Brussels' Demographic Shift
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said that Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is no longer mostly Belgian.
He made this comment on his social media platform, X, after seeing data that shows most young people in Brussels have parents who were born outside of Europe.
About 75% of kids under 18 in Brussels have non-European origins, and only about 10.5% are of purely Belgian descent.
This change happened over many years because of immigration to Brussels, which is a big city for the European Union.
Some people, like Musk and former US President Donald Trump, think this change is a big deal and could affect society.
Others might see it as a normal part of a diverse city.
Musk also criticized European leaders for making policies that led to this change.
Brussels is known for being very multicultural, but Musk's comments have started a new discussion about migration and how it affects cities.
Elon Musk stated that Brussels is 'no longer Belgian' due to demographic shifts.
Data shows 75% of under-18 residents in Brussels have non-European origins.
Only 10.5% of under-18 residents are of exclusively Belgian descent.
Musk's comments align with his broader criticism of European migration policies.
Brussels is a multicultural city and the political heart of the European Union.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Donald Trump
- What
- Comments on Brussels' demographic shift
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Brussels, Belgium
- Why
- Response to demographic data and migration policies
- Person
- Elon Musk
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Demographic Data
- 75% of under-18 residents have non-European origins
- Belgian Descent
- 10.5% of under-18 residents
- Issue
- Demographic change and migration policies
- Context
- Brussels as the political heart of the EU
- Additional Commentator
- Donald Trump