Germany says Elon Musk seeking to sway February election – DW – 12/30/2024
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Germany's government says Tesla tycoon Elon Musk is seeking to influence the country's February election, but downplayed his comments. The X owner and Donald Trump ally has declared his support for the far-right AfD.

Summary

The German government accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February 2024 general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

It acknowledged Musk’s right to express his opinion but dismissed its potential impact, calling his remarks “the greatest nonsense.”

Musk described the AfD as Germany’s “last spark of hope” in an opinion piece for Die Welt, sparking backlash and the resignation of a senior editor.

Musk has also faced accusations of trying to sway the 2024 U.S. election in Donald Trump’s favor.

  • atzanteolEnglish
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    6 天前

    Fine - craft me a law that would do what you want without being easily abused by the far right to persecute you. And without being a flagrant violation of civil rights.

    I’ll be waiting a long time - nobody I’ve ever asked for details has ever given even an attempt at an answer. It’s all just childish “somebody should do something” whining.

    • otpEnglish
      1·
      5 天前

      Canada doesn’t have unrestricted freedom of speech…

        • otpEnglish
          1·
          5 天前

          Isn’t that an example of what you’ve been waiting for?

          • atzanteolEnglish
            11·
            5 天前

            So what musk said would be illegal in Canada?

            • otpEnglish
              1·
              4 天前

              If he said anything that goes against the laws on Hate Speech, then yes