Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz and Germany

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.
Olaf Scholz accuses Elon Musk of supporting ‘extreme Right’
Elon Musk has been accused by Olaf Scholz of “supporting extreme Right positions” after he performed a gesture that some likened to a Nazi salute at an inauguration event...
Elon Musk escalates feud with German Chancellor Scholz, calls him 'oaf Schitz' on X
Elon Musk caused a stir on X by calling German Chancellor Olaf Scholz 'oaf Schitz' after Scholz criticized extreme right positions in Europe.
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 calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments
U.S. billionaire Elon Musk called the chancellor of Germany "Oaf Schitz" on his social media platform X on Tuesday, responding to a video of the leader's comments on free speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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),
Elon Musk and Olaf Scholz Clash Over Free Speech and Far-Right Allegations
A heated exchange has erupted between Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Scholz’s remarks condemning the use of free speech to promote far-right views. The dispute comes after Musk made a controversial hand gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities,
‘New World Order is cancelled’: Elite Davos summit mocked for ‘low vibes’ in wake of Trump inaguration
As President Donald Trump’s return to the White House hogged the world’s attention this week, a photo of a half-empty ...
Scholz cautiously optimistic on U.S.-German partnership after first Trump talks
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald ...
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Germany’s Scholz ignites fierce debate by making Ukraine aid contingent on borrowing
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s latest demand is likely to stall a €3 billion aid package to the war-ravaged country as Russian ...
Knife attacker in Germany kills two, including child
A knife attacker killed a two-year-old child and a man on Wednesday in a public park in Germany, where police arrested an ...
Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park - Afghan man held
A two-year-old boy and a man aged 41 have been killed in a stabbing in a German park. Police confirmed that a 28-year-old man ...
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Scholz decries shaving-cream pie incident
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his concern about an incident in which former finance minister Christian Lindner was ...
Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in ...
Elon Musk says 'Make Europe Great Again' as he continues his push into European politics
Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe.
Scholz Says EU Is Preparing Bloc-Wide Incentive Plan for EVs
The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s ...