Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, for his incessant fight for ‘free speech’. A European Parliament member, Branko Grims, said a petition nominating the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has been submitted to the Norwegian Nobel Committee for his contributions toward freedom of speech and global peace.
Nomination Confirmed by Norwegian Nobel Committee
Slovenian politician Branko Grims circulated the confirmation email from the Norwegian Nobel Committee, showing the message: “Your nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been successfully submitted.”
Grims appreciated his co-proposers and the people in the process. He therefore posted the following on X, formerly Twitter:
“The proposal that Mr. Elon Musk, for his consistent support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech and thus for peace, receives the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, was successfully submitted today. Sincere thanks to all the co-proposers and everyone who helped with this challenging project!.”
The proposal that Mr. Elon Musk, for his consistent support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech and thus for peace, receives the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, was successfully submitted today. Sincere thanks to all the co-proposers and everyone who helped with this… pic.twitter.com/QdI4fnbzdU
— Branko Grims (@BrankoGrimsX1) January 29, 2025
Musk Bagged the Noble Peace Prize for Promoting Free Speech
This is not the first time Musk has been nominated for the prestigious honor. In a December 2023 interview with Brussels Signal, Grims stated that Musk deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his substantial efforts to promote free expression.
“I propose that Elon Musk receives the Nobel Peace Prize for the next year,” Grims said. He emphasized that the billionaire has done more for freedom of speech than anyone else in the third millennium.
Norwegian MP Also Nominated Musk in February 2024
In February 2024, Norwegian Member of Parliament Marius Nilsen also nominated Musk for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nilsen stated that he is a strong supporter of free speech, open conversation, and tolerating multiple viewpoints in an increasingly politicized world.
The Norwegian MP also stated that Musk’s technical efforts had contributed to the world’s increased connectivity and security.
He has portrayed himself as a champion of free speech, condemning the censorship of the digital world. He has spoken out about it and made people all over the world love him for open discussions, but at the same time, he has also created much controversy in many places.
So, with these multiple nominations and increasing support, it is to be seen if Musk will win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for free speech.