Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Portugal and Austria have secured seats on the U.N. Security Council, defeating Germany in a competitive election. The election reflects a significant shift in representation among Western nations, with Portugal and Austria receiving 134 and 131 votes, respectively. Kyrgyzstan also won a seat, marking its first time on the council, while Zimbabwe and Trinidad and Tobago were elected unopposed.
- ▪Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the U.N. Security Council.
- ▪Portugal received 134 votes and Austria received 131 votes, while Germany received 104 votes.
- ▪Kyrgyzstan won a seat by defeating the Philippines 143-49.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPortugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security CouncilPortugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigningByEDITH M. LEDERER Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 5:54 PM1:36FILE - The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, Feb. 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)The Associated PressUNITED NATIONS -- Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N.
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