Julian Assange to Return Home: A Global Emotional Journey Comes to an End

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed joy as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to return to Australia after agreeing to plead guilty to U.S. espionage charges. Baerbock highlighted the global emotional impact the case had during her visit to Jerusalem.

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday welcomed news that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange would be freed and allowed to return home to Australia after agreeing a deal to plead guilty to violating U.S. espionage law.

"I can only say that I am very happy that this case, which was discussed very emotionally all over the world and moved many people, has finally found a solution," she said during a visit to Jerusalem.