A new scenario is emerging on the UN Security Council following the organization’s secret ballot for non-permanent members. Germany, despite being the largest economy in Europe, lost its seat to Austria and Portugal for the region.

Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe were elected as non-permanent member states for Latin America and the Caribbean for the 2027-2028 term.

To understand how the election of seats works, the allocation by region is detailed below: one country from the African group, one country from the Latin American and Caribbean group, one country from the Asia-Pacific group, two countries from the Western European group, and other states.

The rule stipulates that to be elected members, nations need the support of two-thirds of the General Assembly, which in this case comprises 127 countries.

#BREAKING

UN General Assembly ELECTS following States as non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year terms beginning 1 Jan 2027:

🇦🇹 Austria
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Voting continues for the remaining one seat from the Asia-Pacific States. pic.twitter.com/JRhZ8QKLu2

— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) June 3, 2026

M.Pino

Source: rtve.es

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