Elon Musk nominated for Nobel Prize
Elon Musk (photo: getty images)
The candidacy of American billionaire Elon Musk has been nominated for the Nobel Prize. He was recognized for his contributions to the defense of free speech and human rights, according to a post by European Parliament member Branko Grims on Facebook.
According to the deputy, the petition for awarding Elon Musk the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 was submitted on January 29.
"For his consistent commitment to the fundamental human right to freedom of expression, and thus to peace," wrote Grims.
He also expressed gratitude to all co-authors of the petition and those who helped with this challenging project.
Screenshot under Grims' post on Facebook (facebook.com/branko.grims)
Musk's controversial statements
Recently, French Prime Minister François Bayrou stated that Musk poses a threat to democracy. This was his response to Musk's criticism of France and European countries.
Previously, the billionaire has found himself at the center of controversies due to his statements. On January 25, for instance, Musk appeared at a congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany, endorsed the party, and declared that AfD represents the best hope for Germany.
