Milei in Madrid: less state, more ethics and zero regulations

Argentine President Javier Milei presented his recipe for good governance in Madrid, with direct criticisms of politicians who, he said, have porous hands or steal jewelry, in a clear allusion to corruption cases within the PSOE. He advocated for eliminating regulations to foster growth, as he already did in Argentina by abolishing 16,000 rules. For citizens, this means less bureaucracy and more economic freedom, albeit with a strict moral focus aimed at reducing the size of the state.

Javier Milei on a stage in Madrid tearing apart a pile of legal documents with a state seal, while behind him a crowd raises empty, transparent hands, symbolizing porous hands, and a political figure flees with shiny jewels falling from their pockets, cinematic photorealistic style, dramatic spotlight lighting, dynamic action of bureaucratic destruction, ethics visualized as clean light over the crowd, zero regulations represented by broken chains on the floor, background of government buildings fading into smoke, ultra-detailed, metallic textures and official stationery, hyper-realistic technical render.

How Deregulation Accelerates Technological Innovation 🚀

Milei argues that eliminating regulatory hurdles allows startups and SMEs to develop software and hardware without waiting for endless permits. In Argentina, reducing 16,000 rules streamlined the creation of tech companies and lowered legal compliance costs. For the sector, this means launching products to market in weeks instead of months. However, he warns that economic freedom must be accompanied by an ethical code that prevents abuses, prioritizing transparency over bureaucracy.

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Milei made it clear that governing is not about collecting watches or necklaces, but about eliminating paperwork. His model promises that any citizen will be able to start a business without asking permission from an official who might, perhaps, be busy counting their jewelry. The irony is that while some European politicians debate ethics, Milei proposes a state so small that there is no room to hide even a ring. In the end, less regulation and more freedom: the best antidote against porous hands.