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Wadephul Calls for Gaza Ceasefire at UN, Pushes Germany’s 2027–28 Security Council Bid

The appearance doubles as a push for Germany’s 2027–28 Security Council seat.

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Bundesaußenminister Wadephul hält am Samstag eine Rede bei der UN-Generaldebatte in New York. Sein Auftritt ist für den frühen Nachmittag (Ortszeit, Samstagabend MESZ) geplant.

Overview

  • Wadephul is scheduled to address the UN General Debate on Saturday afternoon in New York, speaking shortly after Russia’s Sergei Lavrov.
  • He plans to press for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, the release of hostages and expanded humanitarian access, saying a window for US-led diplomacy looks promising.
  • Germany is using UN Week to campaign for a non‑permanent Security Council seat in 2027–28 against Austria and Portugal, with a secret ballot requiring two‑thirds support in mid‑2026.
  • The foreign minister announced an additional €11.8 million for the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund to bolster prevention against violent extremism.
  • Wadephul condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine and warned that NATO stands ready for a flexible response after recent drone incidents, while Lavrov accused the West of declaring a “real war.”