Overview
- Baerbock told the Funke media group that negotiations on the UN budget for next year have been prolonged because of global strains.
- She said she hopes her daughters will not travel without her and described Christmas in her home village with her large family and real candles as a cherished tradition.
- The UN General Assembly president grew up in a village belonging to Pattensen south of Hannover and wants to celebrate there.
- She declined to give updates on her private life after confirming a separation in November 2024, noting she now has more normal time for her two daughters than during her tenure as foreign minister.
- Her UNGA term runs through September 2026, and her recent outreach includes two Instagram videos styled after US series to engage younger audiences and spotlight the UN theme “Better together.”