US questions UN presence in 'expensive' cities, like Geneva

During a visit to Geneva, the United States ambassador to the United Nations in New York, has spoken of a need to "rexamine" the UN's presence in the "most expensive cities". + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Ambassador Mike Waltz issued the warning amid mounting calls to move the UN Security Council to Geneva. Some International Geneva insiders feel that the UN in New York is no longer representative following visa refusals for some leaders at the last high-level meeting of the General Assembly. + Read what lies ahead for International Geneva in 2026 They are proposing that Switzerland launch a campaign to host the Security Council and the UN General Assembly. US President Donald Trump believes that "there is a place where everyone can speak", Waltz journalists on Wednesday. "Obviously that place will always be New York." + What still remains of the post-WWII UN dream? Walz did not promise any changes to visa policy, particularly with regard to ...