Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is gearing up for a fresh chapter in global diplomacy after being elected president of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session! 🎉 With 167 votes in favor from 188 ballots cast, she’ll step into the role in September 2025, succeeding Cameroon’s Philemon Yang.
In her victory speech, Baerbock vowed to act as a "trust-based dialogue partner" for all 193 member states, calling the UN "indispensable" amid rising conflicts and lagging Sustainable Development Goals. 🌱 "More than 120 armed conflicts remind us our mission to prevent war remains unaccomplished," she said, urging bold action to meet 2030 targets.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised her "Better Together" vision as a rallying cry for tackling climate crises, inequality, and mistrust. He also highlighted the milestone: Baerbock is only the fifth woman to hold this position in UN history. 👩💼
Before her 2021–2025 stint as Germany’s top diplomat, Baerbock co-led the Greens party and earned degrees in political science and law. Her election signals a push for renewed multilateralism—and maybe a dash of Gen-Z energy? 📚🌐
