German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls Russia’s invasion ‘imperialism’ at UN General Assembly 21.09.2022

Deutsche Welle | Sep 21, 2022 at 2:00 AM
  • German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine an act of “imperialism plain and simple” at the UN General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday.
  • Calling climate change the biggest challenge of this generation, the German chancellor reiterated how Germany and other industrialized countries have a special responsibility to tackle the issue and to stand with developing nations that must deal with the results of climate change.
  • The German chancellor called for the reform of the UN Security Council, proposing that Germany become a permanent member and take up more responsibility within the institution.