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“Certainly Not Normal”: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie Criticizes Planned Baerbock Move to the UN¹

Annalena Baerbock is set to become President of the UN General Assembly, a move experts view as unusual and politically controversial. Her transfer to New York is not seen as a career advancement and has drawn criticism, particularly because the originally nominated diplomat, Helga Schmid, was sidelined. The process could also have long-term effects on Germany's diplomatic reputation.

Prof. Heinemann-Grüder on n-tv: “People are being forcibly converted to Russianness”²

Following the example of zoning in Germany after the Second World War, the USA is proposing a model for Ukraine. “It has the flavor of the 19th century,” says peace researcher Andreas Heinemann-Grüder. Meanwhile, Trump is trying to achieve a ceasefire. But that also seems a long way off.

Prof. Ulrich Schlie on TRT Global: Turning point in Berlin - Will the new government bring stability?³

Germany is facing a twofold challenge: Domestically, pressure is growing due to the AfD and social polarization, while Trump's return and global uncertainties are exacerbating the course of foreign policy.

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Turkey at a crossroads - Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie on the Hessischer Rundfunk programme ‘DER TAG’⁴

Turkey is playing an increasingly important role within NATO and is skilfully using its strategic influence and foreign policy contacts, for example with Russia and Ukraine. President Erdoğan combines economic interests with national security. Turkey is thus acting above its weight class - but this has increased significantly in recent years, argues Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlie in the podcast ‘DER TAG’.

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Prof. Heinemann-Grüder at GMX: The hurdles of Ukrainian elections: martial law, destruction and logistical problems⁵

The Ukrainian government is under pressure to hold elections. However, the war and the associated challenges pose major hurdles. According to experts, it is difficult to hold elections under the current conditions.

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Landry Charrier at FOCUS online: Merz, Macron and the power game - A balancing act between departure and mistrust⁶

In Paris, expectations of the future Chancellor Merz are particularly high. Dr. Landry Charrier, an expert on Franco-German relations, sheds light on the current situation from the French perspective.

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Guest article by Prof. Ulrich Schlie at Anadolu Ajansı: “Annalena Baerbock's controversial UN bid”⁷

In a guest article by Prof. Ulrich Schlie for Anadolu Ajansı, he criticizes Baerbock's surprising UN bid as a diplomatic misstep that has damaged Germany's reputation.

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H2 Reality Check: Hydrogen ramp-up - EU strategy between ambition and geopolitical reality⁸

Hydrogen is an important part of the EU's and Germany's climate neutrality strategy. Far-reaching progress is required for the ramp-up, otherwise there is a risk that the targets will not be met. A report by Cassis and EWI analyzes the status of the market ramp-up.

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