A New Phase for Baerbock: Leaving the Bundestag for the UN General Assembly
- by Lisa Becke
- and Miriam Hollstein
- 2 Min
- Career Diplomat Ousted: Baerbock Takes Up New Leadership Role?
The late-afternoon news on Tuesday was slightly overshadowed by the Bundestag's approval of the multi-billion euro debt package. However, a surprising piece of news caught everyone's attention - Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) was set to take on a new job.
- Annalena Baerbock
- UN General Assembly
- New York
- Alliance 90/The Greens
As it turns out, Baerbock's impending role in the UN General Assembly marks a shift from the initial candidate, Helga Schmid, a seasoned career diplomat with a wealth of international experience[1][3]. Some political analysts see this as a strategic move by Germany, aiming to bolster its international diplomatic presence, capitalizing on Baerbock's political clout and connections[3].
Interestingly, Baerbock has recently stepped back from leadership roles within the Greens. In early March 2025, she announced that she would not assume a leading role in the future Green parliamentary group, citing personal reasons[1][2]. With her new role at the UN General Assembly looming, Baerbock will be resigning from her seat in the Bundestag[1][2]. Despite these changes, she remains a crucial figure in international diplomacy, especially with her upcoming stint at the UN[2][3].
- The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation as Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, usually engaged with such concerns, gears up for her new role in the UN General Assembly.
- While Baerbock's departure from the Bundestag has been announced, her position as a key figure in international diplomacy remains undiminished, even as she steps away from her leadership roles within the Greens and faces personal challenges.
- In the midst of Germany's increased focus on international diplomacy and the recent approval of a multi-billion euro debt package, Baerbock's role as a diplomat within the UN General Assembly is expected to contribute significantly to the nation's global standing.
