That’s how great Germany’s chances of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council are

2023-09-17 13:31:29

Olaf Scholz during his last speech to the UN General Assembly

A permanent seat for Germany on the UN Security Council is likely to meet with resistance from Russia and China.

(Photo: dpa)

Geneva Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) made his concerns clear in September last year: “Germany is ready to take on greater responsibility,” he said – as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the most powerful body in the United Nations.

Next week, Scholz will appear again at the general assembly in New York and will probably repeat his wish. The federal government is now formulating its claim to move from a simple UN member to the small group of permanent council members in its national security strategy.

Scholz is also likely to talk about an anniversary: ​​50 years ago, on September 18, 1973, the Federal Republic of Germany and the then GDR joined the United Nations.

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