Better Together: H.E. Annalena Baerbock elected next President of the General Assembly

80 years of the United Nations: H.E. Annalena Baerbock will serve as the President of the United Nations General Assembly during a crucial anniversary year. As President, she will represent all 193 Member States in the General Assembly – the UN’s most representative body.

It is the first time that a representative of re-unified Germany assumes this office and only the fifth time in its 80-year history that a women will preside over the United Nations General Assembly.

H.E. Annalena Baerbock outlined her priorities for the time in office in her Vision Statement “Better Together”. During her dialogue with all Member States and representatives of civil society, she pledged “to serve the General Assembly as a team leader in this phase of renewal. To build a United Nations that is more effective. That delivers tangible results. And that includes everyone.” She received vast cross-regional support for her vision.

The United Nations are currently facing enormous political and financial challenges. During the 80th session of the General Assembly, Member States will discuss necessary reforms to secure a sound future for the UN, building on the UN Pact for the Future and the UN80 initiative by UN Secretary General António Guterres. This session will also kickstart the selection process of the next UN Secretary General, who will assume office in 2027.

Germany is proud to strengthen multilateralism at the truly global level and to represent the values that lie at the heart of the United Nations.