Germany suffered under COVID-19. Its citizens expect their government to take measures to prevent a recurrence of the scenarios experienced between 2020 and 2022. Against this backdrop, the European Union has succeeded in contributing to a major step forward in global health policy. In a world marked by geopolitical tensions, multipolar shifts, and the withdrawal of some from international responsibility, the conclusion of the negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is a true beacon of hope. Following the symbolic 13th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), a consensus text is now available for formal adoption at the 78th World Health Assembly at the end of May. The agreement represents potential that is ready to be realized.
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The ‘Geneva Telegram’ analyses and documents the processes in Geneva's multilateral organisations on current topics. The reports on multilateral issues draw on the expertise of the KAS Geneva team and external authors. The Geneva Telegram is supplemented by the Maps of the Month, which summarise the voting results of UN member states on selected topics.
