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Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
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Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027. The Security Council is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorising use of force. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo reports.
Germany seeks a seat on the UN Security Council
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Inside Germany’s fight with Austria for a coveted UN Security Council seat
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Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for UN Security Council seats
Five countries elected to UN Security Council as Germany misses out Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 9:29am In short: The United Nations General Assembly has elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council. Germany, which had lobbied hard for a seat, missed out. The five new members will take up their seats on January 1st ,2027.