Germany's Security Council defeat exposes limits of influence at U.N.

Germany suffered a diplomatic setback after failing to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, despite an intensive lobbying campaign and its status as one of the organization's largest financial contributors.

The 193-member U.N. General Assembly elected Austria and Portugal to the two seats allocated to the Western European and Others Group for the 2027-2028 term. Portugal received 134 votes and Austria 131, while Germany secured only 104.

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