The claim

The UN Agenda 2030 is designed to create a new world order to enslave humanity.

Our conclusion

The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals aim at global cooperation and development, not the establishment of a world government.

A common image on the Internet puts forward the thesis, especially in Switzerland, that the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN are actually aimed at establishing a new world order that will subjugate humanity. Topics such as genetic engineering in food production, a general vaccination requirement, fluoridation of drinking water and the scenario of an energy shortage are listed as part of this agenda.

Fact check: UN Agenda 2030 – No plan for a world government - screenshot

Details on the UN Agenda 2030:

In 2015, UN member states agreed on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This action plan focuses on goals such as poverty reduction, equality and environmental protection. The agenda is based on the sovereignty of the member states and aims at international cooperation. ( Source )

UN and World Government – ​​An Analysis:

The UN agenda respects the political independence of all states. Establishing a world government is neither the goal of the UN nor legally feasible. According to expert opinions from the University of Zurich and Bern, the UN Charter is based on the cooperation of sovereign nation states, not on their subordination.

Specific subject areas:

  • Genetically modified foods: These require approval and labeling. Only products that do not pose a health risk are approved. ( Source )
  • Compulsory vaccination: A general vaccination requirement is legally excluded. Vaccinations can only be made mandatory for specific groups in certain cases. ( Source )
  • Drinking water fluoridation in Switzerland: Fluoride is a natural component of drinking water. Fluoridation as caries prophylaxis is no longer practiced in Switzerland. ( Source )
  • Energy shortage in Switzerland: The authorities have an action plan in the event of an energy shortage to ensure security of supply. ( Source )

Conclusion:

The claim that the UN Agenda 2030 aims to establish a new world order to enslave humanity is false. The UN promotes international cooperation based on the sovereignty of the member states. Issues addressed such as genetic engineering, compulsory vaccination or energy supply are regulated nationally and are not in the context of a supposed world government.

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