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Scholz Slams Elon Musk Over Far-Right Support

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has recently criticized U.S. billionaire Elon Musk for actions perceived as supporting extreme-right ideologies.

This criticism stems from Musk’s hand gesture during a speech at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, which some observers likened to a Nazi salute. Scholz emphasized that while freedom of speech is a fundamental right in Europe and Germany, it should not be used to endorse extreme-right positions.

In response, Musk dismissed the criticism as a “tired” attack and derogatorily referred to Scholz as “Oaf Schitz” on his social media platform, X.

He also mocked Scholz’s remarks during the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the Chancellor reiterated his stance on freedom of speech and extreme-right support.

Beyond the inauguration incident, Musk’s support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has raised concerns in Berlin.

He has publicly endorsed the AfD, claiming they can “save Germany,” and hosted a discussion with their chancellor candidate, Alice Weidel, on X. Scholz has labeled Musk’s support for the AfD as “completely unacceptable,” emphasizing that the fate of Germany should be determined by its voters, not by social media influencers like Musk.

The European Commission is investigating whether X violated EU content moderation rules, particularly after Musk’s interactions with the AfD. This scrutiny highlights the broader concerns about the role of social media platforms in political discourse and their potential to influence democratic processes.

These events underscore the ongoing tension between freedom of speech and the responsibility to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies.

While individuals have the right to express their views, there is a growing consensus that platforms and public figures should exercise caution to avoid legitimizing or promoting extremist positions.

The discourse between Scholz and Musk reflects the delicate balance societies must maintain between upholding free expression and protecting democratic values from extremist influences.

Lila Verma

Senior Writer at EM Power, bringing you the most compelling and in-depth coverage of Elon Musk’s groundbreaking ventures—Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and beyond. Passionate about innovation, technology, and the future Musk is building. Delivering authentic, high-quality insights with precision and speed.

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