Christoph Heusgen

Diplomatic Meltdown in New York: How Germany Lost the Race for a Seat on the UN Security Council

A historic debacle for German foreign policy: In the election for non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council, Germany was soundly defeated in the very first round of voting. While celebrations are underway in Vienna, Berlin is searching for scapegoats—and in doing so, overlooking the deeper geopolitical reasons behind the global loss of trust.

June 8, 2026
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