Pressrun
DWJun 3, 2026, 4:00 PM1

Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat

Germany failed to win a temporary UN Security Council seat, losing to Austria and Portugal in voting by the General Assembly. The defeat came after Russia reportedly lobbied against Germany's bid due to Berlin's support for Ukraine.

UN President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock is at the election for the temporary seats on the UN Security Council
UN President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock is at the election for the temporary seats on the UN Security Council — Photograph: DW
1341311042
Read original at DW→

Share this story

Send it to someone who should see it.

XBlueskyRedditEmail

0 comments

Sign in to join the discussion.