Annalena Baerbock, the former German foreign minister, will serve as the president of the UN General Assembly starting in September, funded by Germany's budget. Despite the ceremonial nature of the role, the costs will indirectly burden EU citizens, including Hungarian taxpayers. Baerbock secured the position over the more experienced Helga Schmidt, aided by government support. She will receive a salary of approximately €160,000 annually, plus housing and other benefits, while taking her two daughters to the US for schooling, likely at a high cost. The German public is increasingly frustrated with the economic situation, and critics label Baerbock's appointment as shameless self-rewarding, pointing to her controversial statements. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)