A guest contribution by Elon Musk in the German newspaper ‘Welt’ has ignited a fierce debate, particularly due to his support for the far-right AfD party, which he claims is Germany’s ‘last spark of hope’. DJV chairman Mika Beuster urged media outlets to avoid being exploited by autocrats. The op-ed caused internal dissent within ‘Welt’, leading to the resignation of its opinion section head. As the Bundestag elections loom, Musk’s remarks have drawn both criticism and a defense of free speech from various political figures.