German of the day: Herablassend

That means condescending.

After UN fiasco: Former African president harshly criticizes Baerbock – “condescending.”

On the sidelines of a summit of African leaders in Nairobi, Botswana’s former President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke to Bild in strong terms: “Perhaps Ms. Baerbock should have focused on doing her job in German diplomacy instead of trying to dictate to Nigerians where to build their toilets and telling Africans how to deal with elephants.” Masisi added: “Perhaps Germany would then have received more votes from Africa for the UN seat.”

German of the day: Verbockt

That means to bungle.

And that kind of sort of rhymes with Baerbock, which also means to bungle.

Verbaerbockt?

“Baerbock blew it” – CDU/CSU calls for an inquiry into the Green Party politician following the UN defeat – CSU foreign policy expert Stephan Mayer is calling for an investigation into Germany’s failure to secure a seat on the UN Security Council. Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock must answer questions before the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Following Germany’s failure to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, the CDU/CSU is stepping up pressure on former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. CSU foreign policy expert Stephan Mayer is calling for the Green Party politician to be questioned in the Bundestag, as reported by “Bild.”

“We must thoroughly investigate the causes of this embarrassing election defeat,” Mayer said. To that end, he added, “it is absolutely essential that Annalena Baerbock answer questions from the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee.” The former foreign minister must explain “how and when her office took specific steps to mobilize majorities in support of Germany’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council.”

New clown in town!

And she “will continue to play a prominent role on the world stage.”

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock starts UN job – Annalena Baerbock, former Green Party politician and foreign minister, has moved to New York to start her new job on September 9. Not everyone is happy that she will be presiding over the UN General Assembly…

Then, on June 2, she was elected as the new president of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York. However, unlike her predecessors, Baerbock was not approved by the customary show of hands to signal unanimous approval, but through a secret ballot.

Rewarded for failure(s)

If you were catastrophically inept at your last job, it’s time for you to get a promotion.

Everybody’s doing it. See Ursula von der Leyen who got promoted to President of the European Union after bungling her job as German Defense Minister – and two or three other jobs before that.

Germany’s Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head – Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was voted in as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germany’s tough migration policy has been dealt a setback in court.

German of the day: Größenwahn

That means megalomania or having delusions of grandeur.

Also see Lachnummer. That means being a joke or a laughing stock.

Annalena Baerbock: Russia wanted to prevent me from becoming chancellor – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to thwart the US Gaza plans. Talks with partners are underway, she said on “Maischberger” – and emphasized her claim to power within the Greens.

They’re shaking in their boots

Those Syrian torturers involved in Assad’s atrocities who are now on their way to Germany.

The mere thought of Annalena Baerbock threatening them with “the full force of the law” gets me shaking too. With laughter.

Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there – Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her country and says they would face “the full force of the law.”

“Catch the bear before you sell his skin”

Or do you mean send in the German peacekeeping troops to Ukraine now?

More Green unicorn-world thought contortions.

Germany open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, foreign minister says – Annalena Baerbock said Germany was committed to supporting any initiative promoting lasting peace in Ukraine.

The German foreign minister has said her government is open to the possibility of sending soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.

Germany warning China again

And they better listen up this time. Or Else.

No, not Annalena. Else. Next time somebody called Else will warn them.

Germany’s Baerbock warns China over Russia support – Germany’s Annalena Baerbock made her second visit to Beijing since taking office. In addition to discussing Russia’s war in Ukraine, Baerbock urged China to “engage constructively” over EV tariffs.

We welcome your investment in our future…

We love your missles, honest.

Germany welcomes military investors and industry complex professionals of all levels of experience who share our vision of a prosperous future of preventing or at the very least surviving a Russian attack.

US missiles are welcome in Germany, foreign minister says – Baerbock’s comments came in response to criticism from within the German government coalition.

But in social media it says that the Palestinians are starving

So it must be true.

Enjoying a nice day at the beach doesn’t mean you’re not starving, after all. Right?

‘We’re not like the Nazis’: Netanyahu said to chide German FM on Gaza ‘famine’ remark – heated exchange reportedly occurs after Annalena Baerbock charges Israel pushing Gaza toward starvation; Germany complains about ‘distorted’ leaks

“Come and see the pictures of the markets in Gaza, the beaches in Gaza, there’s no famine there.”