Scholz cites 'freedom of speech' in Davos

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.
Elon Musk doesn't support TikTok ban 'because it goes against freedom of speech'
TikTok stopped functioning for its 170 million American users after a law was enacted banning the app due to concerns from US politicians about the potential misuse of their citizens' data by Chinese officials.
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 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,
Scholz rebukes Musk's controversial gesture amid far-right stir
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk for a gesture resembling the Roman salute during Donald Trump's inauguration. "What we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions,

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