Milei slams Europe's 'degenerate welfare state' ahead of France visit

Argentine President Javier Milei criticized Europe's welfare model, immigration policies, and bureaucracy, calling it a 'degenerate welfare state' and citing 'woke ideology' as a problem. The remarks come days before his visit to France, signaling potential diplomatic friction. This is consistent with Milei's established libertarian rhetoric, but the timing suggests an intentional provocation ahead of bilateral talks.