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  "description": "Despite being the U.N.'s second-largest contributor, Berlin failed to secure a two-year seat, losing to Portugal and Austria.",
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  "textContent": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Germany's Security Council defeat exposes limits of influence at U.N.",
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