Germany fails for first time to secure UN Security Council seat

Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in an unprecedented setback.

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Portugal and Austria are among the five new members elected by secret ballot in the General Assembly.

This result weakens Berlin's diplomatic ambitions on the international stage.

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