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Argentina’s unconventional President Javier Milei made headlines during his recent trip to Europe, where he met with German officials in Berlin and received an award from the Augusto von Hayek Foundation for his efforts to free the population from economic shackles.
Milei, a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist, has been polarizing, with supporters praising his fiscal adjustments and critics decrying his austerity measures. His visit to Germany was met with both celebration and protests, with demonstrators expressing opposition to his right-wing government and economic policies.
Despite canceling a planned joint news conference, Milei’s meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the stark contrast in their political ideologies. This visit followed a controversial trip to Spain, where he met with right-wing leaders amid diplomatic tensions.
The outspoken president is set to continue his European tour with a visit to the Czech Republic, further fueling diplomatic spats with his unfiltered rhetoric and controversial viewpoints.