Germany's Wadephul optimistic ahead of vote on Security Council seat

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2026-05-29

New York (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed optimism about Germany's chances of securing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, despite stiff competition from Austria and Portugal. "In campaigning for a two-year term on the most powerful UN body, I have received a great deal of support for the fact that Germany is a strong and audible voice for peace and security," the country's top diplomat said during a vis......

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