Key Points
- The UN has started the process of selecting a new Secretary-General
- The first informal vote was held with the participation of 15 member countries
- The new Secretary-General will take office on January 1, 2027
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The United Nations (UN) has begun the process of selecting a new Secretary-General, as António Guterres' second term comes to an end. The UN Security Council, with the participation of 15 member countries, held its first informal and secret vote. The new Secretary-General will take office on January 1, 2027. Names such as Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, María Fernanda Espinosa, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Macky Sall are among the prominent candidates for the new Secretary-General position. The UN Security Council conducts straw polls, informal votes, to measure the level of support for the candidates. A candidate must receive at least 9 positive votes and no veto from any of the 5 permanent member countries to move forward.
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- Who will elect the new UN Secretary-General?
- The UN Security Council
- When will the new Secretary-General take office?
- January 1, 2027
- Which names are prominent candidates for the new Secretary-General position?
- Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, María Fernanda Espinosa, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Macky Sall
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