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UN Security Council defeat raises questions about Germany's global standing

Euronews · Jun 4, 2026, 7:15 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Germany failed to get the 127 votes required for a seat on the UN Security Council. For Euronews, Alexander Wolf explains why.

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