Argentina's President Javier Milei continues his international tour with a visit to Germany, where he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The meeting covered various topics, including Argentina's radical economic shifts, the importance of critical minerals, and the repercussions of Milei's economic cuts on the Argentine population. They also discussed their support for Ukraine and Israel, a trade agreement between the EU and the Latin American Mercosur trade bloc, and concerns about democracy in the upcoming Venezuelan elections [9f4e66c5].
Milei's trip to Germany is part of his controversial European tour, which has generated both adoration and criticism. Milei's right-wing ideology and controversial views on abortion and feminism have drawn attention and sparked protests in Argentina. His austerity measures have also led to mass protests in the country [9f4e66c5].
In addition to the meeting with German officials, Milei recently accepted an award in Germany and is planning to visit the Czech Republic. His trip to Spain was also controversial, as he did not meet with senior government officials, causing a diplomatic spat. Milei's outspoken style and controversial opinions have generated diplomatic tensions since he became president [9f4e66c5].