Bangladesh, Jan. 27 -- Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked widespread controversy after addressing an Alternative for Germany (AfD) campaign rally, urging Germans to move beyond “past guilt” and embrace national pride. Speaking via video link to a crowd of approximately 4,500 supporters in Halle on January 25, Musks remarks have added fuel to ongoing debates about Germanys far-right political resurgence and the global influence of populist movements.

In his address, Musk encouraged Germans to reject the lingering shame associated with their nations Nazi past, suggesting it was time to prioritize “German culture” and “German values.” “Children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, ...