Reforming the UN Security Council has long been overdue, but it is unlikely to happen in the near future, said Annalena Baerbock, chair of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, in an interview with Politico.

According to the former German foreign minister, progress should be made “step by step,” through “greater transparency” and “requirements to explain the reasons for a veto.”

Baerbock also emphasized that amid “increasing financial pressure on the organization,” the UN’s core priorities need to be clarified. These include “overcoming blockades,” improving the organization’s efficiency—for example, by merging agencies, increasing field staff, and using artificial intelligence.

Speaking about the role of the United States in the UN, Baerbock said she still sees strong and important support for a multilateral approach, despite former President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. The organization remains “a place where controversial issues need to be addressed and solutions developed,” and it is important not to question the UN Charter, Baerbock added.