"Freedom of speech"
Elon Musk candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize
An EU parliamentarian wants US tech billionaire Elon Musk to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the fight for freedom of speech and has nominated him without further ado.
As soon as the rumor spread online, discussions exploded. But now there is certainty: Branko Grims, a conservative MEP from Slovenia, officially confirmed that he had nominated Musk. His reasoning? "No one has done more for freedom of speech than him!"
But what is really behind it? Grims praises Musk's fight against censorship, his takeover of the short message platform X (formerly Twitter) and even Trump's re-election as a "blessing for Western civilization".
Musk already among the nominees last year
A bold thesis! Competition for the coveted prize is traditionally strong. In 2024, there were a total of 286 candidates, including Musk - but without success.
Whether the chances are better this year remains to be seen. The committee will decide in the fall and the award ceremony will take place in December. However, a look at previous winners shows that the prize has often gone to personalities who have campaigned for diplomatic solutions, human rights and global understanding. In 2023, for example, it was the Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, and in 2024 the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for efforts towards a world without nuclear weapons
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