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Germany’s UN Security Council Seat: Decision on Wednesday

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is fighting for a German seat on the UN Security Council. The decision on whether Germany will secure the seat comes on Wednesday.

Germany’s UN Security Council Seat: Decision on Wednesday
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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is facing a decisive vote on a German seat on the UN Security Council, according to Spiegel. On Wednesday, it will become clear whether Germany will secure the coveted seat. The outcome is uncertain, the news magazine reports.

Wadephul had campaigned intensively for the candidacy in recent weeks. Should Germany fail, the foreign minister bears significant responsibility, according to Spiegel. The vote is seen as an important test of the federal government’s foreign policy credibility.

Source: www.spiegel.de