Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Summary
Germany failed to get a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council, losing to Portugal and Austria. German officials said Russia opposed Germany’s bid because of its support for Ukraine, and Germany’s stance on Israel may have also affected votes.Key Facts
- Germany competed for one of two two-year seats on the UN Security Council for the Western European and Others Group.
- Portugal received 134 votes, Austria 131, and Germany 104 votes in the election.
- Germany’s foreign minister said Russia actively worked against Germany’s bid.
- Germany has taken firm positions supporting Ukraine and Israel, which some countries did not support.
- There are five permanent UN Security Council members; Germany was seeking one of the 10 temporary seats.
- The seat loss is seen as a setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who wants to raise Germany’s global role.
- Merz stated Germany will keep supporting the UN and the international system despite the result.
- Other countries elected to the council include Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe.
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