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Gavin Blackburn

Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council

Germany failed for the first on Wednesday time to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, with Portugal and Austria receiving more votes for the two Western European spots starting in 2027.

The UN Security Council has 15 members: five permanent - the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom - and 10 elected for staggered two-year terms, with seats allocated for different world regions.

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