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U.S. President Donald Trumps second term significantly cuts U.N. funding, leading to massive changes in Geneva. The U.S. pulled out of 66 U.N. groups, causing a 7% reduction in spending to $3.45 billion. Ambassador Jeff Bartos criticized the U.N. as bloated and ineffective, triggering these cuts. By January 2026, the reductions hit hard, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning of financial collapse by July. Organizations consider outsourcing or moving staff to cheaper locations due to Genevas high living costs. Thousands of staff face job losses and uncertainty, with no work permit extensions or unemployment benefits. The cuts have created a toxic work environment, disproportionately affecting families and those with disabilities. Genevas cluster of agencies facilitates global deals, but high salaries make relocation tempting. Local leaders launched a foundation with 50 million Swiss francs to modernize operations and spark joint projects. While housing pressure may ease, office vacancies loom, but theres optimism that these hubs will adapt and endure through the shake-up.

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