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UN assembly elects Germany’s ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote

On June 2, 2025, Annalena Baerbock, who previously served as Germany’s foreign minister, was chosen to lead the United Nations General Assembly following a secret ballot held in New York.
Baerbock's nomination followed Germany replacing diplomat Helga Schmid with her, a decision opposed by Russia and criticized domestically for sidelining experienced diplomacy.
Baerbock, a Green politician, aims to unify member states and reform the UN to address 21st-century challenges including climate change and institutional inefficiencies.
She received 167 votes out of 193 members, surpassing the 88 votes needed, with 14 abstentions and 7 write-in votes for Schmid; Baerbock said she would be an "honest broker".
Baerbock will serve a one-year term starting in September 2025, presiding over the UN's 80th session amid global conflicts, blocked Security Council actions, and calls for multilateral reform.

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