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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.
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...
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.
Musk backing for European far-right 'threatens democracy,' says German Chancellor Scholz
Olaf Scholz's comments come after the tech billionaire has been voicing his support on X for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
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 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,
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Scholz cautiously optimistic on U.S.-German partnership after first Trump talks
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Scholz decries shaving-cream pie incident
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Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment
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Scholz Vows To ‘Defend Free Trade’ After Trump Tariff Threat
Trump promised duties on other countries "to enrich our citizens", and that he might impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader’s views ahead of an election
Tech billionaire Elon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party.
Elon Musk Calls German Chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in Post Slamming Free Speech Comments
BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. billionaire Elon Musk called the chancellor of Germany "Oaf Schitz" on his social media platform X on ...
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 ...