As part of his agenda, which included meetings and his participation in the CPAC, Argentine President Javier Milei received one of the most important university awards in Budapest.
To reinforce his position, the president quoted the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius: “If it's not right, don't do it; if it's not true, don't say it.” During the visit, he was also accompanied by Karina Milei and Pablo Quirno, key members of the government team
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The Argentine president also questioned the economic and political direction of recent decades in the country: “In Argentina, for 100 years, the opposite was done diametrically.” He added: “Politicians questioned private property, issued unbacked money, indebted entire generations
As part of his official visit to Hungary, Argentine President Javier Mileiwas awarded the title “Civis Universitatis Honoris Causa” awarded by Ludovika University, one of the highest academic awards granted by universities to personalities considered eminent for their leadership and intellectual contribution. The recognition came during his stay in Budapest, on an international agenda that included political activities, bilateral meetings and his participation in an important conservative forum
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Milei arrived in Hungary on Friday, March 20 to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and to hold meetings with the country's main authorities. During the visit, the Argentine president met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and with President Tamás Sulyok, in a context of
political harmony between the two governments.
The central moment of the day was the award of the title “Civis Universitatis Honoris Causa” by Ludovika University, which recognizes its role at the international level.
This distinction represents one of the highest academic awards that political leaders and thinkers can receive for their influence on contemporary debate and their impact on public life
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In addition to the recognition ceremony, the Argentine president participated on Saturday in the CPAC held in Budapest, where he gave an extensive speech focused on the defense of the ideas of freedom, strong criticism of socialism and explicit support for the leadership of the Hungarian Prime Minister.
During his presentation, Milei highlighted the political affinity between the two countries and his relationship with the Hungarian president: “A nation with which we share a love for the ideas of freedom and with whose Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, we are united by a personal fraternity and a sense of mutual admiration.”
Civis Universitatis Honoris Causa
Morality as State Policy
In his speech, the president presented one of the central axes of his government administration: “Today I come to talk to you about a core concept of our government management... I speak, neither more nor less, of morality as State policy.”
Along these lines, he explained the order of priorities that guide his administration: “Morality, what is morally correct — that is, the defense of the right to life, freedom and property — always, without exception, comes first, and political calculation, always without exception, comes last.”
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In economic matters, Milei said that when they took office they faced a critical situation: “We inherited a country... with an inflation of more than 200% and that was traveling directly to hyperinflation.” In this context, he defended the measures taken by his administration: “In our first month of office, we made the biggest adjustment in human history to public spending.” In addition, he specified one of the main data of his economic program: “We reduced public spending in real terms by 30%.” The president also highlighted what he considered advances in economic stabilization:
“We are moving to inflation that is around 30%, and probably... we will finish exterminating it.”
In another part of his speech, the Argentine head of state was forceful in his criticism of this political and economic model: “When a society chooses freedom, things improve... When a society chooses socialism, things get worse.” To reinforce his argument, he mentioned historical examples: “We saw it in the Soviet Union, we see it in Cuba, we see it in Venezuela.” And he concluded: “It's not a matter of luck... it's a matter of decisions.”
Milei also pointed out what he described as a deterioration of the European political course: “In the name of compassion they attacked property, in the name of equality they destroyed merit.” In addition, he noted: “Europe was left without growth, without the rule of law and today... its leaders were also left without any political credibility.”
According to the president, these policies respond to electoral interests: “Creating dependents is creating voters, each subsidy is a purchased vote.”
Support for Orbán and global call
In the final stretch of his speech, the Argentine president praised Hungary's leadership on the international stage: “Hungary has then become a country that decides to do what is right over what is well regarded.” He also highlighted the role of his prime minister: “He has become one of the clearest and most courageous voices.” He added a direct message to Viktor Orbán: “Dear friend Viktor, you have our respect, admiration and support. Hungary has in you a leader of exceptional courage and an indispensable voice for the future of Europe.”
At the closing, Milei called for a deeper defense of the ideas of freedom: “Never give in to evil, but fight it with more force”. Finally, he concluded with his characteristic message: “May God bless Hungary, may God bless Argentina... and long live freedom, damn
