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Portugal, Austria win UN Security Council seats over Germany

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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

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Portugal, Austria win UN Security Council seats over Germany

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press ·

    The U.N. Security Council now includes Portugal and Austria, defeating Germany for spots on the 15-member panel

    There are 10 rotating seats on the 15-member Security Council, with the five permanent positions held by the U.S., U.K., France, China and Russia.

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