Bloomberg Talks UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Talks UN Priorities
Sep 19, 2025
Annalena Baerbock, the 80th President of the UN General Assembly and former German foreign minister, shares her insights on critical UN priorities and funding. She argues for necessary efficiency reforms and highlights the importance of member contributions, particularly from the U.S. The conversation delves into the UN's role amid nationalistic politics and climate change, as well as the need for robust diplomacy. Baerbock also addresses criticism of the UN's effectiveness while reaffirming the significance of transatlantic alliances.
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Multilateralism Is Indispensable
- The UN is more necessary than ever because no country can solve global challenges alone.
- Baerbock frames the 80th session theme as 'better together' to stress multilateral solutions.
Push For Efficiency And Reform
- Make the UN more efficient and reformed to meet current political and financial pressures.
- Prioritize demonstrating UN success stories and securing political commitment and funding from member states.
Secure Member-State Funding
- Ensure every country pays its financial obligations to sustain UN operations, especially peacekeeping.
- Appeal to the U.S. and other top donors to continue funding critical UN programs like peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.