Farewell to the UN: "Now I'm a private person" - Baerbock leaves the world stage
Few politicians polarize like Annalena Baerbock. At the end of her UN term, she talks about pressure, false claims and power games - and why she now wants to be a private person.
Annalena Baerbock, former German Foreign Minister, has reflected on her time as President of the UN General Assembly, describing it as a turbulent year marked by pressure from major powers, including the US and Russia. She faced criticism and opposition from both countries, with the US and Russia accusing her of overstepping her authority on the selection of the next UN Secretary-General.
Baerbock defended her actions, saying she advocated for a more transparent and inclusive process. She also discussed her experiences with personal attacks and misinformation, including false claims about her past. Baerbock will be leaving public life to teach at Columbia University.
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