The U.N. Security Council now includes Portugal and Austria, defeating Germany for spots on the 15-member panel
Portugal and Austria have secured non-permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council, narrowly defeating Germany in a competitive election. Kyrgyzstan also won a seat for the first time, while Zimbabwe and Trinidad and Tobago were elected unopposed. These new members will begin their two-year terms in January, replacing Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia, amidst ongoing discussions about reforming the council's structure. AI
