Bell伯k回来 again！

Just nine days after leaving her position as Germany's Foreign Minister, Anna Lena Bellberg, known as the "trampoline minister," has returned to the world stage! And upon her return, she is already at the highest level of politics—the United Nations! On Thursday, as the future president of the United Nations General Assembly, she made her first appearance in New York for an important event.

Bellberg speaks at the United Nations

In New York, Bellberg is currently vying for her next higher position: her image has already appeared on screens before representatives from all over the world in the so-called "Trusteeship Council" hall at the United Nations headquarters.

"If I am elected President of the United Nations General Assembly, I will serve all 193 member states, regardless of size. As an honest mediator. As a force for unity. Listening to everyone's voices. Keeping the doors open." She delivered a passionate speech by the East River.

Report by German Bild

This is her first appearance at the "World Parliament" since announcing her candidacy for the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly. In times of global crises—from war to financial bottlenecks—she calls for far-reaching reforms: "We must review, concentrate, and effectively utilize our resources—including in the United Nations General Assembly."

Her agenda includes advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals and gender equality. This Green Party politician also hopes to take action against the climate crisis. Climate change and feminism are the former foreign minister's "specialties." Because of her advocacy of value-based diplomacy during her time as foreign minister, Germany has alienated many countries.

Bellberg appears at the United Nations

However, from an official standpoint, the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly is relatively ceremonial. Despite this, the position still provides strong influence: after all, it ranks just below the position of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Bellberg can chair meetings, set agendas, and use diplomatic skills to initiate processes. For instance, just a few days before leaving her post as foreign minister, she was still supporting Ukraine with funding and sending a special flight to bring a group of refugees from Afghanistan. This may also become one of her main tasks at the United Nations.

Bellberg exchanges with diplomats from various countries

When the news of Bellberg's application for the position spread, criticism arose: Helga Schmidt, a German diplomat, was actually the candidate for the position. She served as the Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe until the end of 2024.

But at that time, Bellberg took advantage of her position as foreign minister and the current "black-red government" needing the Green Party's support to pass a 500 billion euro special fund, forcing the new Merkel government to compromise and making her the candidate for the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly.

Russia is quite dissatisfied with this candidate. From Germany's perspective, Dmitri Polyansky, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, is considered a hard-line propagandist who criticized Bellberg's "obvious bias" and ignorance when outlining her priorities. He will assume office on September 9th and will then hold the highly anticipated debate between the United Nations General Assembly and heads of state from around the world.

Bellberg coldly faces the Russian foreign minister

However, at least regarding the election, neither domestic opposition in Germany nor international adversaries like Russia can reverse the situation.

The formal election for the President of the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled for June 2nd, which is actually seen as a formality—as Bellberg is the only candidate for this one-year position at the largest body of the United Nations.

Bellberg is very friendly with US Secretary of State Blinken

Moreover, according to the election procedure for the President of the United Nations General Assembly, there is no way she can fail.

According to UN regulations, the General Assembly President is elected by a simple majority vote of the General Assembly three months before their official term begins. The presidency of the United Nations General Assembly is usually rotated among the five regional groups (Asia Group, Eastern European Group, Latin American and Caribbean Group, African Group, Western European and Others Group). It is now the turn of Western Europe, and Western Europe has already designated Bellberg. After being elected by the General Assembly, the President can serve for one year.

In addition to the President, there are also Vice Presidents, Committee Chairpersons, Rapporteurs, etc. Regional groups usually reach consensus on candidate lists to ensure that applause voting can be achieved during elections. In other words, this is also just a formality. Since an equal number of candidates are not always formed in a timely manner, the election of some members of the Presidium can be postponed until the first official meeting of the main committees.

Bellberg used to be a trampoline athlete

Many international figures are already worried that this future President of the United Nations General Assembly, who once treated "ignorance" as "bravery" while serving as Germany's female foreign minister, might repeat past mistakes, turning the United Nations General Assembly into her own trampoline gymnasium, causing unrest around the world.

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