Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
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June 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the #UNSC, especially to #Austria & #Portugal. I am convinced they will work to advance peace & security for the benefit of the global community. Germany will stay committed to peace & security worldwide & to a UN capable of action.
June 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Deutschland scheitert deutlich mit seiner Bewerbung für den UN-Sicherheitsrat #UNSC. Könnte genau der richtige Weckruf sein für eine prinzipientreue, glaubwürdige und wertebasierte Außenpolitik und einen konsequenten Einsatz für den Schutz internationalen Rechts! www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Deutschland scheitert mit Bewerbung für Sitz im Uno-Sicherheitsrat
Portugal und Österreich haben sich durchgesetzt: Deutschland ist mit seiner Bewerbung für einen nicht-ständigen Sitz im Uno-Sicherheitsrat gescheitert.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Deutschland scheitert deutlich mit seiner Bewerbung für den UN-Sicherheitsrat #UNSC. Könnte genau der richtige Weckruf sein für eine prinzipientreue, glaubwürdige und wertebasierte Außenpolitik und einen konsequenten Einsatz für den Schutz internationalen Rechts! www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
Portugal Österreich new anti semitic unsc . @charles-ex.bsky.social @ginger146.bsky.social
Video of drone strike at Kuwait International Airport during yesterday's Iranian attack.
June 4, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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“Germany’s blind support for Israeli crimes cost Germany its seat on the UN Security Council. As it should.”
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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
www.aljazeera.com
June 5, 2026 at 7:32 AM
“Germany’s blind support for Israeli crimes cost Germany its seat on the UN Security Council. As it should.”
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O transporte marítimo mantém o mundo interligado, movimentando mais de 80% do comércio global e contribuindo para a prosperidade das nações. O Dia Mundial do Mar destaca a importância de uma navegação segura e sustentável para as pessoas, as economias e o planeta. #DiaMundialDoMar #Portugal@UNSC
September 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM
O transporte marítimo mantém o mundo interligado, movimentando mais de 80% do comércio global e contribuindo para a prosperidade das nações. O Dia Mundial do Mar destaca a importância de uma navegação segura e sustentável para as pessoas, as economias e o planeta. #DiaMundialDoMar #Portugal@UNSC
🗳️#UNSC elections
Congratulations to the 5 newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council:
- Bahrain
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Latvia
- Liberia
Portugal is looking forward to a close cooperation with you all during the important work ahead!
Congratulations to the 5 newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council:
- Bahrain
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Latvia
- Liberia
Portugal is looking forward to a close cooperation with you all during the important work ahead!
June 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🗳️#UNSC elections
Congratulations to the 5 newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council:
- Bahrain
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Latvia
- Liberia
Portugal is looking forward to a close cooperation with you all during the important work ahead!
Congratulations to the 5 newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council:
- Bahrain
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Latvia
- Liberia
Portugal is looking forward to a close cooperation with you all during the important work ahead!
Germany does not obtain enough votes in the UNGA vote (104). Instead, Portugal (134) and Austria (131) have been elected as new #UNSC member states.
This could be an impulse for more introspection in Germany's foreign policy debate and why it lost standing especially in the Global South.
This could be an impulse for more introspection in Germany's foreign policy debate and why it lost standing especially in the Global South.
June 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Germany does not obtain enough votes in the UNGA vote (104). Instead, Portugal (134) and Austria (131) have been elected as new #UNSC member states.
This could be an impulse for more introspection in Germany's foreign policy debate and why it lost standing especially in the Global South.
This could be an impulse for more introspection in Germany's foreign policy debate and why it lost standing especially in the Global South.
At the #UNSC, Portugal stressed that peace and development are inseparable, warning that poverty, exclusion and environmental degradation fuel conflicts.
Portugal commits to conflict prevention, local empowerment, partnerships and climate security. Peace must be built guaranteeing human dignity.
Portugal commits to conflict prevention, local empowerment, partnerships and climate security. Peace must be built guaranteeing human dignity.
June 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
At the #UNSC, Portugal stressed that peace and development are inseparable, warning that poverty, exclusion and environmental degradation fuel conflicts.
Portugal commits to conflict prevention, local empowerment, partnerships and climate security. Peace must be built guaranteeing human dignity.
Portugal commits to conflict prevention, local empowerment, partnerships and climate security. Peace must be built guaranteeing human dignity.
At #UNSC open debate on the situation is the Middle East, Portugal made a strong appeal towards the resumption of UN led humanitarian operations in Gaza & recalled that has joined letter signed by 25 Foreign Ministers on urgent need to respond to the terrible humanitarian crisis and of a ceasefire.
July 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
At #UNSC open debate on the situation is the Middle East, Portugal made a strong appeal towards the resumption of UN led humanitarian operations in Gaza & recalled that has joined letter signed by 25 Foreign Ministers on urgent need to respond to the terrible humanitarian crisis and of a ceasefire.
At today’s #UNSC debate, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based order. The #PactForTheFuture is our roadmap for UN reform —strengthening the Security Council, tackling global threats, and ensuring effective global governance.
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
At today’s #UNSC debate, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based order. The #PactForTheFuture is our roadmap for UN reform —strengthening the Security Council, tackling global threats, and ensuring effective global governance.
#Austria will be a member of the #UNSC for the period 2027-28:
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on 1.1.2027. www.reuters.com/world/americ...
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on 1.1.2027. www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on January...
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June 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
#Austria will be a member of the #UNSC for the period 2027-28:
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on 1.1.2027. www.reuters.com/world/americ...
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on 1.1.2027. www.reuters.com/world/americ...
In the #UNSC Arria Meeting, Portugal reaffirmed that protecting medical care in conflict is not an option. It binds all parties. Accountability and compliance with International Humanitarian Law are essential.
May 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
In the #UNSC Arria Meeting, Portugal reaffirmed that protecting medical care in conflict is not an option. It binds all parties. Accountability and compliance with International Humanitarian Law are essential.
At #UNSC Arria Formula Meeting on Peacebuilding on "Inclusive and Sustainable Approaches to peacemaking", Timor-Leste delivered a statement, also on behalf of Portugal, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Portugal and the UN for the peacebuilding process in the country.
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
At #UNSC Arria Formula Meeting on Peacebuilding on "Inclusive and Sustainable Approaches to peacemaking", Timor-Leste delivered a statement, also on behalf of Portugal, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Portugal and the UN for the peacebuilding process in the country.
Portugal, Austria among five nations elected to UN Security Council; Germany suffers setback: The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning from January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2028 #UNSecurityCouncil #Portugal #Austria #Germany…
Portugal, Austria among five nations elected to UN Security Council; Germany suffers setback: The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning from January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2028 #UNSecurityCouncil #Portugal #Austria #Germany #InternationalRelations
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June 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Portugal, Austria among five nations elected to UN Security Council; Germany suffers setback: The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning from January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2028 #UNSecurityCouncil #Portugal #Austria #Germany…
UNSC: “Let’s be clear: Germany’s support for Ukraine had nothing to do with it. Portugal and Austria – who beat Germany – are no less supportive of Ukraine,” said Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
www.aljazeera.com
June 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
UNSC: “Let’s be clear: Germany’s support for Ukraine had nothing to do with it. Portugal and Austria – who beat Germany – are no less supportive of Ukraine,” said Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
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Portugal at #UNSC reform talks: the veto carries responsibility. We support restraint, transparency & accountability, including via ACT Code of Conduct, Franco-Mexican initiative & GA Veto Initiative. Application of Article 27(3) can strengthen the Council’s credibility. #IGN
April 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Today the #UNGA elected 5 states: 🇦🇹🇵🇹🇰🇬🇹🇹🇿🇼 to serve as elected members on the #UNSC from 2027-2028.
See our call to action for new and existing UNSC members to utilize the broad array of tools for atrocity prevention and response ⬇️
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See our call to action for new and existing UNSC members to utilize the broad array of tools for atrocity prevention and response ⬇️
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2027-2028 UN Security Council Elections and the Responsibility to Protect - Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect
Today, 3 June 2026, the UN General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term. The UNSC bears the primary...
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June 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Today the #UNGA elected 5 states: 🇦🇹🇵🇹🇰🇬🇹🇹🇿🇼 to serve as elected members on the #UNSC from 2027-2028.
See our call to action for new and existing UNSC members to utilize the broad array of tools for atrocity prevention and response ⬇️
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See our call to action for new and existing UNSC members to utilize the broad array of tools for atrocity prevention and response ⬇️
www.globalr2p.org/publications...
At today’s #UNSC debate on multilateralism & peaceful dispute settlement, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, mediation & prevention - core pillars of our foreign policy.
We stand ready to serve as bridge-builders, including as a future Council member. #Portugal4UNSC
We stand ready to serve as bridge-builders, including as a future Council member. #Portugal4UNSC
July 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
At today’s #UNSC debate on multilateralism & peaceful dispute settlement, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, mediation & prevention - core pillars of our foreign policy.
We stand ready to serve as bridge-builders, including as a future Council member. #Portugal4UNSC
We stand ready to serve as bridge-builders, including as a future Council member. #Portugal4UNSC
On occasion of Human Rights Day and #UNSC briefing on the situation in #Afghanistan, Portugal joined the call on behalf of 54 UN Member States + EU on Taliban to cease all Human Rights violations especially its repression of Afghan women and girls.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On occasion of Human Rights Day and #UNSC briefing on the situation in #Afghanistan, Portugal joined the call on behalf of 54 UN Member States + EU on Taliban to cease all Human Rights violations especially its repression of Afghan women and girls.
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At the 20th anniversary of #UNSC Resolution 1612, Portugal reaffirms 3 priorities to protect children in conflict:
✅ Uphold International Law and ratify key instruments
✅ Ensure accountability and treat child soldiers as victims
✅ Strengthen protection and reintegration
#CAAC #ProveItMatters
✅ Uphold International Law and ratify key instruments
✅ Ensure accountability and treat child soldiers as victims
✅ Strengthen protection and reintegration
#CAAC #ProveItMatters
June 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
At the 20th anniversary of #UNSC Resolution 1612, Portugal reaffirms 3 priorities to protect children in conflict:
✅ Uphold International Law and ratify key instruments
✅ Ensure accountability and treat child soldiers as victims
✅ Strengthen protection and reintegration
#CAAC #ProveItMatters
✅ Uphold International Law and ratify key instruments
✅ Ensure accountability and treat child soldiers as victims
✅ Strengthen protection and reintegration
#CAAC #ProveItMatters
At the UNGA's plenary debate on African development, Portugal made 3 points:
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At the UNGA's plenary debate on African development, Portugal made 3 points:
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
Today, African & European Ambassadors met to follow up on the Luanda Summit. Portugal reaffirmed its strong support to EU-AU partnership.
At the UN, this partnership should be anchored on 3 areas: principles & international law, UN reform (including of the #UNSC) & UN efficiency. @euatun.bsky.social
At the UN, this partnership should be anchored on 3 areas: principles & international law, UN reform (including of the #UNSC) & UN efficiency. @euatun.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Today, African & European Ambassadors met to follow up on the Luanda Summit. Portugal reaffirmed its strong support to EU-AU partnership.
At the UN, this partnership should be anchored on 3 areas: principles & international law, UN reform (including of the #UNSC) & UN efficiency. @euatun.bsky.social
At the UN, this partnership should be anchored on 3 areas: principles & international law, UN reform (including of the #UNSC) & UN efficiency. @euatun.bsky.social