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Row between Elon Musk and German broadcaster ZDF sparks major controversy
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- German public broadcaster ZDF faced backlash after a broadcast claimed Elon Musk called for "a migrant hunt" in relation to anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, a statement Musk vehemently denied and labeled a "terrible lie."
- Musk initiated legal action against ZDF, leading the broadcaster to remove the disputed segment and add a disclaimer acknowledging the original wording was "imprecise and potentially misleading."
- The Centre for Countering Digital Hate accused Musk of amplifying anti-migrant narratives on social media, contributing to the unrest in Belfast.
- The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and right-wing media figures have rallied in support of Musk, criticizing ZDF for alleged misinformation and defending Musk's statements.
- The controversy has intensified debates over public broadcasting in Germany, with calls from AfD and commentators to reconsider funding and accountability for public media outlets like ZDF.
