Summary
- Two political activist groups projected an image of Elon Musk’s controversial salute at Gigafactory Berlin
- Authorities initially challenged the claims of the activists
- The activists accused Musk of being a supporter of far-right beliefs and white supremacists
- Authorities are investigating the alleged incident as a potential use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations
- Activists argue that Tesla has surveillance footage of the incident happening
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Two political activist groups in Germany are claiming to have projected an image of Elon Musk’s controversial salute with the words “Heil Tesla” and “Boycott Tesla” on the Gigafactory Berlin. The groups, Center for Political Beauty and Led by Donkeys, posted images on social media showing the projected image and words in front of the Tesla logo on the facility’s facade. They accused Musk of supporting far-right beliefs and white supremacists. The Center for Political Beauty spokesperson claimed that the images were taken around 8 p.m. and a drone was reportedly used for the projection.
Initially, authorities challenged the claims of the activists, with police stating that they had not found any evidence of the protest occurring. However, a spokesperson from the Eastern Police Directorate later confirmed that the incident was being investigated. The police noted that the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations in the protest raised suspicions. Despite the doubt cast on their protest, the activists argued that Tesla would have evidence of the incident taking place due to surveillance cameras on the factory premises. Images of the alleged projection taken from another angle were obtained, showing a loudspeaker box used to broadcast the activists’ anti-Elon Musk and anti-Tesla video.
The Led by Donkeys group also shared a video of the alleged protest at Giga Berlin, further emphasizing their claims against Musk and Tesla. They accused Musk of promoting far-right beliefs in Europe and urged people not to buy Tesla vehicles. The video projection on the Amsterdam location was also mentioned as part of their previous actions against the company. The activists maintained their stance on the validity of the protest, despite initial doubts raised by authorities. They claimed that Tesla was aware of the incident due to surveillance footage from the factory, and Tagesspiegel obtained images showing the projection from another perspective, including the use of a loudspeaker box for audio.
The controversy surrounding the alleged protest at Giga Berlin highlights the ongoing tensions between political activists and large corporations like Tesla. The use of provocative imagery and messages in protests against the company reflects a growing concern over Musk’s political beliefs and support for certain ideologies. While authorities initially challenged the claims made by the activists, further investigation into the incident is ongoing. The activists’ persistence in maintaining the validity of their protest underscores their commitment to holding Tesla and Musk accountable for their actions and beliefs. The use of technology, such as drones and projections, in their demonstrations adds a modern twist to traditional forms of activism, bringing attention to important social and political issues.
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