Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman faced criticism and controversy after attempting to kiss his German counterpart Annalena Bae...
Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman faced criticism and controversy after attempting to kiss his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock during a group photo in Berlin.
The incident occurred during a European Union meeting Thursday when the 65-year-old diplomat attempted an awkward and unreciprocated kiss on his German counterpart, Baerbock, according to The New York Post. During a group photo session, Radman extended his hand for a handshake while simultaneously leaning in for an attempt at a kiss. Baerbock, who is 42 years old, responded diplomatically by offering her cheek and swiftly turning towards the cameras.
Despite the uncomfortable situation, a giggle was heard from her, as captured in the video. After the photo session, Baerbock distanced herself from Radman, and diverted the attention to someone behind him. In contrast, the Croatian politician maintained his gaze on her.
Radman defended his actions and denied the allegations, stating that it was a warm human approach. “I don’t know what the problem was… We always greet each other warmly. It is a warm human approach to a colleague,” he told reporters. However, prominent Croatian women’s rights activist Rada Boric criticized his behavior as inappropriate and a form of violence against women.
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