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Annalena Baerbock Prepares for UN General Assembly Presidency and Move to New York

Set to be elected in June, Baerbock expresses excitement for her new role and highlights family enthusiasm for the upcoming transition.

Annalena Baerbock war Außenministerin Deutschlands.
Annalena Baerbock beim Fototermin anlässlich des Bundespresseballs
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Overview

  • Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister, is expected to be elected as President of the UN General Assembly in June, a position she will assume in September 2025.
  • Her election is considered a formal procedure due to prior agreements among UN member states, solidifying Germany's diplomatic influence on the global stage.
  • Baerbock has shared her personal excitement about relocating to New York for at least one year, beginning in August 2025, to fulfill her new responsibilities.
  • Her two daughters are reportedly enthusiastic about the move, appreciating the prospect of greater privacy in the United States compared to Germany.
  • Baerbock and her husband, Daniel Holefleisch, announced their separation in November 2024 but continue to coordinate parenting arrangements for their daughters.