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Updated · DW (English) · Jun 18

20-Month-Old Dies in Parked Car Near Stuttgart as Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Above 30C

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Updated · DW (English) · Jun 18

20-Month-Old Dies in Parked Car Near Stuttgart as Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Above 30C

Q: Did Germany’s foreign policy principles cause its unprecedented defeat at the United Nations?

Yes. The available evidence suggests Germany’s foreign-policy stance was a major factor in its failed UN Security Council bid, though not the only one. German officials themselves acknowledged this. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin’s strong support for Ukraine and its steadfast backing of Israel likely cost votes. Analysts cited the same issue more sharply: Germany campaigned as a defender of a rules-based international order, but many UN members saw “double standards” in its strict legal language on Ukraine and its more protective line toward Israel during the Gaza war. That perception appears to have hurt Germany, especially among parts of the Global South. The broader diplomatic context also mattered. Russia opposed Germany because of Berlin’s military and political support for Kyiv. At the same time, Austria and Portugal offered advantages that were easier for many states to support: Austria’s neutrality and Portugal’s strong diplomatic ties and earlier campaign effort. Critics also pointed to Germany’s cuts in development aid and a less energetic campaign. So Germany’s principles alone did not mechanically cause the defeat. The problem was how those principles were applied and perceived. Berlin’s assertive positions on Ukraine and Israel, combined with accusations of inconsistency on international law, appear to have been central reasons why Germany lost support in a competitive election.

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A 20-month-old girl was found dead in a parked car near Stuttgart on Wednesday after apparently being left inside for hours during a heatwave.
Prosecutors are investigating the 44-year-old mother on suspicion of manslaughter, and an autopsy due Friday is expected to determine the precise cause of death.
Temperatures in the region topped 30C, and Germany's ADAC said a parked car can heat up to 56C within an hour even if a window is slightly open.
Germany's public health institute says babies and small children face especially high overheating risks because they sweat less and cool down more slowly.
Comparable German data are scarce, but the US tracker No Heat Stroke says more than 37 children on average die each year in the United States after being left in hot cars.

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