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Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz

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Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.

Scholz cites 'freedom of speech' in Davos when asked about Elon Musk

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered only an indirect answer when asked about tech billionaire Elon Musk during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. Musk, who had previously weighed in on German politics to endorse and promote the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD),

Scholz Says Musk Support For Extreme Right Is Unacceptable

Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tuesday criticised Elon Musk's support for "extreme-right positions" after the tech mogul backed Germany's far-right AfD party and sparked criticism with a gesture some likened to a Nazi salute.

Elon Musk, Nazi and roman salute

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Did Elon Musk give a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. View on euronews

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Elon Musk and the Roman salute: What it is and why it doesn't matter what you call it

The Roman salute is conditionally allowed in Italy and outright banned in Germany. German chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to Musk's gesture by saying, "We have the freedom of speech in Europe and in Germany," he said, "what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions."

Elon Musk Pushes Back on Claims He Did Nazi Salute After His One-Armed Gesture Goes Viral

Elon Musk’s salute before a cheering crowd during Trump’s inauguration festivities has ignited a swirl of debate about whether he did a Nazi salute, a so-called Roman salute or another gesture

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Elon Musk uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right

What did Musk say about Olaf Scholz? Musk also waded into German politics, where he called for Chancello Olaf Scholz' ...

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Germany's leader says Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk's support for the far-right in Europe is "completely unacceptable." ...

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Elon Musk Performs Alleged Hitler Salute At Trump Rally, Neo-Nazis Are Thrilled

After Elon Musk performed a Nazi Heil Hitler gesture at Donald Trump’s victory rally, Neo-Nazis celebrated the salute ...

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Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the ...

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Elon Musk's support for AfD makes waves in Germany

He played a crucial role in Donald Trump's election victory; he has launched scathing attacks on the UK's Keir Starmer; and ...

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Elon Musk has four-word retort for those who accused him of giving Hitler salute at Trump inaugural event

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has hit back at critics who accused him of giving a Hitler salute during inaugural festivities ...

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Musk endorses Germany's far-right AfD in wide-ranging online chat

US billionaire Elon Musk, a close adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump, again voiced his full-throated endorsement of ...

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