New Kiwi Government to Challenge UN’s Pandemic Treaty

New Zealand’s new tri-party coalition government has flexed its nationalist muscle, implementing a “national interest test” that will be applied to any prospective agreements with the United Nations (UN). The new government’s stance comes as the May 2024 deadline looms for UN member states—of which New Zealand is a member—to adopt a legally binding global treaty, also known as the UN’s Pandemic Preparedness Treaty, touted to “protect and promote people’s health.” The Pandemic Treaty has faced scrutiny around the world due to the wording of its draft, which would make the treaty binding on all signatories....