Overview

• Annalena Baerbock, Germany's outgoing foreign minister, has been officially nominated for the presidency of the UN General Assembly for the 2025/26 session.
• Her election in June is expected to be a formality due to internal UN agreements, with her term set to begin in September.
• The decision replaces Helga Schmid, a prominent diplomat previously nominated, sparking criticism over prioritizing political appointments.
• Germany defends Baerbock's qualifications and highlights the nomination as part of its strategy to support its 2027/28 UN Security Council seat bid.
• Baerbock plans to present her work program in May, emphasizing the General Assembly's growing importance amid Security Council blockages.