The Government criticizes Ayuso for awarding a “fake medal” to Milei: “That is her concept of loyalty and patriotism”. The Minister of Education and Government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, has criticized the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for receiving and granting a “fake medal” to the President of Argentina, the far-right Javier Milei, after he continues to insult “Spain and its institutions”. Alegría accused Ayuso of “skipping any barriers by breaking the law” by not informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the awarding of the decoration. She also criticized the leader of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, for attending the visit as a “stone guest”, not attending any events with Milei and not expressing his opinion. She also pointed out that the King will not receive the Argentine leader. The Government will provide the same security and other resources for the visit as they would for any other president, as they understand the importance of loyalty and institutionalism, and hope that Milei will be respectful and refrain from insulting Spanish institutions.
Alegría emphasized that Ayuso’s actions show a “completely crude understanding” of what patriotism and institutionalism mean. She also expressed hope that Milei will conduct himself appropriately and refrain from insults towards Spanish institutions. In relation to the situation in Catalonia, Alegría insisted that “all roads lead to [PSC leader, Salvador] Illa”, the winner of the elections. She warned ERC that the decision is either Illa or a blockade and repeat election, urging parties that support a repeat election to speak up. She also clarified that negotiations for Illa’s investiture are separate from the State budget negotiations, which the Government has been conducting with various groups and plans to present in September “in due time”.
The Government’s criticism of Ayuso’s decision to award a “fake medal” to Milei reflects their concerns about her concept of loyalty and patriotism. Alegría accused Ayuso of bypassing legal procedures by not informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the decoration. She also criticized Feijóo for his passive participation in the visit and lack of public opinion on the matter. Despite the King’s decision not to receive Milei, the Government will provide the necessary security and resources for the visit, in the hope that Milei will show respect and abstain from further insults towards Spanish institutions.
In contrast to Ayuso’s actions, the Government believes in the importance of loyalty and institutionalism. Alegría highlighted the need for all parties to support the investiture of Illa in order to avoid a repeat election in Catalonia. She called on ERC to make their stance clear on the issue. Additionally, she clarified that budget negotiations are separate from the investiture negotiations and will be presented in September as planned. The Government’s stance reflects their commitment to upholding the principles of loyalty and institutionalism, and they expect all politicians, including Milei, to respect Spanish institutions and conduct themselves appropriately.
The Government’s criticism of Ayuso’s decision to award a “fake medal” to Milei is based on their understanding of loyalty and patriotic values. Alegría accused Ayuso of violating legal procedures by not informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the decoration. She also criticized Feijóo for his passive participation in the visit and lack of public opinion on the matter. Despite the King’s decision not to receive Milei, the Government will provide the necessary security and resources for the visit, in the hope that Milei will show respect and abstain from further insults towards Spanish institutions.
The Government’s commitment to upholding loyalty and institutionalism is evident in their handling of the situation regarding Milei’s visit and the investiture negotiations in Catalonia. Alegría emphasized the need for all parties to support Illa’s investiture in order to avoid a repeat election. She also clarified that budget negotiations are proceeding separately from the investiture negotiations and will be presented in September as planned. The Government’s stance reflects their dedication to ensuring the respect and adherence to Spanish institutions, and they expect all politicians, including Milei, to conduct themselves appropriately.
