Multilateral system is not only under pressure, it is under attack: UN General Assembly chief

Multilateral system is not only under pressure, it is under attack: UN General Assembly chief

'The world needs the multilateral system,' says Annalena Baerbock - Anadolu Ajansı

The UN is ‘worth fighting for’, says general assembly president

– With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, member states must fight for the United Nations, the president of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session.  NEW YORK, USA – Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at an even more urgent make-or-break moment” than when the landmark session began in Sept…

UN General Assembly Chief Calls for More Candidates to Enter Secretary-General Race

Annalena Baerbock, president of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, told reporters that she has appealed to member states to submit candidates to run for UN secretary-general. Only one person has thrown his hat into the ring officially, Jan. 14, 2026. EVAN SCHNEIDER/UN PHOTO Annalena Baerbock, the president of the United Nations General Assembly, is appealing for more candidates to enter the race to become the next secretary-general. Sh…

The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President

With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session.