Sikorski's Direct Response to Musk
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski issued a pointed rebuke to entrepreneur Elon Musk, suggesting he 'Go to Mars. There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there.' The statement, made on the social media platform X, came after Musk advocated for the 'liquidation' of the European Union. Sikorski's comment alluded to past images of Musk making a gesture that some observers interpreted as a Nazi salute during an event related to Donald Trump's inauguration.
Musk's Call for EU Abolition
Elon Musk's controversial remarks, which included calls for the EU to be 'abolished' and for sovereignty to be 'returned to individual countries,' were made on December 6, 2025. He further elaborated, stating, 'I love Europe, but not the bureaucratic monster that is the EU.' These statements followed the European Commission's decision to fine Musk's social media platform, X, 120 million euros. The fine was imposed for violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), specifically concerning transparency rules, issues with verified identity, and advertising transparency.
Broader Context and Reactions
The exchange between Sikorski and Musk highlighted ongoing tensions between tech giants and European regulators. Sikorski further emphasized the implications of Musk's anti-EU stance by noting that former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had supported Musk's rhetoric. The Polish Foreign Minister stated that such 'anti-EU talk about sovereignty serves... those who want to profit from spreading hatred and those who want to conquer Europe.'
This is not the first public disagreement between the two figures. Previous clashes have involved Musk's Starlink services in Ukraine and Musk referring to Sikorski as a 'Soros puppet.' The recent incident underscores a recurring friction point between Musk's views on regulation and the EU's digital governance framework.
5 Comments
KittyKat
Sikorski hit him where it hurts! Musk needs to be put in his place.
Noir Black
While Musk's comments were provocative and perhaps poorly timed, the EU's regulatory power does warrant discussion. Both sides have valid points about governance.
Eugene Alta
Love Sikorski's directness. No time for tech billionaires dictating policy.
Katchuka
Free speech doesn't mean spreading hate or calling for dissolution. Sikorski is right.
Kyle Broflovski
It's true that the EU needs to hold tech giants accountable, but some of Musk's criticisms about overreach aren't entirely baseless. There's a fine line between regulation and stifling innovation.