German editor resigns after Elon Musk's op-ed supports far-right AfD party

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1 year ago

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A German newspaper editor, Eva Marie Kogel, resigned after Elon Musk's op-ed endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was published.
Kogel, who managed the opinion section of Die Welt, announced her resignation on social media, expressing her discomfort with the article's placement.
Musk's op-ed described the AfD as "the last spark of hope" for Germany, minimizing claims of extremism associated with the party.
The newspaper's new editor-in-chief, Jan Philipp Burgard, defended the publication of Musk's piece, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression.
The op-ed sparked backlash across Germany, with critics accusing Musk of meddling in national politics.

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