German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has officially acknowledged that Germany's bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term was unsuccessful.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing international media reports, the Chancellor addressed the outcome directly. "We entered the elections with firm conviction, but we did not achieve our goal," Merz stated.
Merz extended his congratulations to the successful candidates, specifically noting Portugal and Austria, which were Germany's direct competitors in the election process. "We share a close European partnership and a common responsibility within the UN with both countries. The challenges we face at the UN remain unchanged by this result," the Chancellor emphasized, adding that Germany remains a reliable pillar of the multilateral system.
The UN Security Council, the primary body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, consists of five permanent members and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Germany has historically sought representation on the council to influence global policy, having served as a non-permanent member six times, most recently during the 2019–2020 term. Berlin typically submits its candidacy every eight years, making this recent outcome a significant deviation from its diplomatic expectations.
