For the first time in history, Germany was not elected as a (non-permanent) member of the UN Security Council. The vote took place on June 3 at a meeting of the General Assembly. Three countries from Western Europe were competing for two seats: Portugal, Austria, and Germany. To be elected, a qualified majority of votes (two-thirds - 127) was needed. Portugal received 134 votes, Austria - 131, and Germany - 104.Germany was rejected in such elections for the first time. Before that, it was succes
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For the first time in history, Germany was not elected as a (non-permanent) member of the UN Security Council. The vote took place on June 3 at a meeting of the General Assembly. Three countries from Western Europe were competing for two seats: Portugal, Austria, and Germany. To be elected, a qualified majority of votes (two-thirds - 127) was needed. Portugal received 134 votes, Austria - 131, and Germany - 104.Germany was rejected in such elections for the first time. Before that, it was succes
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