Chancellor Scholz Condemns Elon Musk's Support for Far-Right Politics
German leader expresses discontent over Musk's comments on historical guilt and political endorsements ahead of national elections.
Berlin — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized tech entrepreneur Elon Musk for his recent remarks regarding Germany's historical responsibilities linked to the Nazi era.
Scholz's statements were made during a press conference on January 28, 2025, in response to Musk's support for the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Scholz expressed his anger towards Musk's intervention in German politics, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging historical accountability.
"I’m so angry about Elon Musk intervening for the far right and not acting adequately regarding the killing of so many Jews and other people in Europe done by Germans in the past," Scholz stated.
He reaffirmed Germany's commitment to confronting its historical culpability.
Musk's remarks emerged in the context of a speech he delivered over the weekend endorsing the AfD, a party recognized for its controversial views on immigration and nationalism.
The AfD is positioned as the second most popular party in Germany ahead of the national snap election scheduled for February 23, 2025.
In his video address, Musk urged the German populace to 'move on' from feelings of guilt associated with the Nazi regime.
This stance has elicited significant backlash from various sectors of German society, where many perceive it as minimizing the Holocaust's impact.
In a recent livestream with AfD leader Alice Weidel, Musk did not challenge Weidel's incorrect statement labeling Adolf Hitler as a 'communist.' During this interaction, he reiterated his endorsement of the party, claiming, "Only AfD can save Germany."
Chancellor Scholz highlighted concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals in politics, asserting that Musk's endorsement of right-wing movements poses a risk to democratic processes within the European Union.
"There is a responsibility of Germany that will continue to be a responsibility about the things that have been done by Germans in the past," Scholz added.
As Germany approaches its national elections, discussions surrounding Musk's controversial statements and his affiliation with far-right groups are intensifying.
Scholz's statements were made during a press conference on January 28, 2025, in response to Musk's support for the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Scholz expressed his anger towards Musk's intervention in German politics, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging historical accountability.
"I’m so angry about Elon Musk intervening for the far right and not acting adequately regarding the killing of so many Jews and other people in Europe done by Germans in the past," Scholz stated.
He reaffirmed Germany's commitment to confronting its historical culpability.
Musk's remarks emerged in the context of a speech he delivered over the weekend endorsing the AfD, a party recognized for its controversial views on immigration and nationalism.
The AfD is positioned as the second most popular party in Germany ahead of the national snap election scheduled for February 23, 2025.
In his video address, Musk urged the German populace to 'move on' from feelings of guilt associated with the Nazi regime.
This stance has elicited significant backlash from various sectors of German society, where many perceive it as minimizing the Holocaust's impact.
In a recent livestream with AfD leader Alice Weidel, Musk did not challenge Weidel's incorrect statement labeling Adolf Hitler as a 'communist.' During this interaction, he reiterated his endorsement of the party, claiming, "Only AfD can save Germany."
Chancellor Scholz highlighted concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals in politics, asserting that Musk's endorsement of right-wing movements poses a risk to democratic processes within the European Union.
"There is a responsibility of Germany that will continue to be a responsibility about the things that have been done by Germans in the past," Scholz added.
As Germany approaches its national elections, discussions surrounding Musk's controversial statements and his affiliation with far-right groups are intensifying.
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