Tagesschau • June 5, 2026 06:05

Wadephul against cuts in German UN contributions

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Soll weniger Geld an die UN fließen, weil Deutschland keinen Sitz im Sicherheitsrat bekommen hat? Diese Forderung war aus Hessen geäußert worden. Bundesaußenminister Wadephul stellt sich nun klar dagegen.

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