Branko Grims, a Slovenian member of the European Parliament, cited Musk's "support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech."

Elon Musk has rejected a bid to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, which was previously won by Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Celebrity nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize usually sit somewhere between embarrassing and insulting, but this year’s nomination of billionaire social media tech giant Elon Musk makes sense.

Elon Musk for Nobel Peace Prize? European Parliament member Branko Grims reveals he has submitted a proposal to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, recommending the Tesla CEO for the honour due to his advocacy for free speech.

A European Parliament member from Slovenia says he nominated tech giant Elon Musk for a Nobel Peace Prize for his free speech advocacy. “The proposal that Mr. Elon Musk, for his consistent support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech and thus for peace,