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Baerbock as UN chief: salary and challenges in focus!
Here you can find out everything you need to know about current political events, including the return of the Visegrád bloc to the EU and Annalena Baerbock's role in the UN General Assembly.
Baerbock as UN chief: salary and challenges in focus!
In the last few days, the political landscape in Germany has experienced some exciting developments. Particular attention is currently being paid to Annalena Baerbock, who is considered the new head of the UN General Assembly. Neopresse reports that her election next June is considered a formality, so she can begin her one-year term in September. This makes Baerbock the fifth woman in this position since the Second World War, which is a minor sensation and underlines feminism in foreign policy.
But what about the conditions and challenges that await Baerbock? According to an article by Focus her salary is around 13,000 euros gross monthly, which is paid by the German state. This has led to strong criticism, especially since Helga Schmid, an experienced diplomat, was originally intended for the position. Schmid has achieved impressive achievements in her career, including her key role in the nuclear negotiations with Iran and heading the European External Action Service.
Challenges in international politics
But Baerbock is not only in the spotlight as a symbol of the progress of women in leadership positions. It must also prove that it has the necessary diplomatic skills to organize broad majorities among UN member states. Critical voices on their approach to feminist foreign policy Spiegel discussed, point out that they have already has reached its limits. This is where Baerbock's political skills could be put to a real test as she must find the balance between ideals and the harsh realities of international politics.
Currently, Germany also has its own challenges. The education system in Cologne made headlines when 73 allegations of plagiarism were made against the president of a university. General political tensions are also increasing as NATO requests additional soldiers and the Bundeswehr prepares for a wave of recruitment. These developments show how dialectical and challenging the political climate is, not only in Germany but also internationally.
Baerbock has a significant role ahead of her and it remains to be seen how she will overcome the challenges. Her complicated political career and the high public interest associated with it make it clear that the coming months could be crucial for her career.