Ulrich Schlie, Professor at the University of Bonn, describes the move to nominate Baerbock for the presidency of the UN General Assembly as "unusual." He points out that while many outgoing foreign ministers have taken on this position in the past, it is uncommon for the German government to make such a decision so close to Baerbock's term ending. Schlie criticizes this as a correction of a previously made decision, as Helga Schmid had originally been the designated candidate. He also emphasizes that the position carries significant responsibility and it is likely to be 70 years before another German can assume this role.
Prof. Dr. Schlie: Baerbock's Move to the UN General Assembly Sparks Criticism and Surprise Prof. Dr. Schlie: Baerbock's Move to the UN General Assembly Sparks Criticism and Surprise
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to take on the presidency of the UN General Assembly, which is causing a stir in German politics. The position rotates annually between world regions, and currently, Western Europe is up. Baerbock's decision to take on this international role, despite having previously announced her intention to step back from top politics, has sparked criticism. The situation becomes particularly problematic because Helga Schmid had originally been designated as the candidate. Experts like Ulrich Schlie view the move as unusual, given that the German government is changing its decision just before Baerbock's political withdrawal.
Prof. Dr. Schlie: Baerbocks Wechsel zur UN-Generalversammlung sorgt für Kritik und Überraschung
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