Candidates nominated for UN Secretary-General position to succeed António Guterres
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UN member states are nominating candidates to succeed António Guterres, whose term ends in 2026.
Six candidates have been nominated so far, with a focus on regional rotation and gender representation.
The selection process involves straw polls by the Security Council, with a final appointment expected by the end of 2026.
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01 — What / Thesis
Candidates nominated for UN Secretary-General position to succeed António Guterres
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02 — Who / Subject
UN Member States and Secretary-General Candidates
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03 — Where / Locus
United Nations Headquarters, New York
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04 — When / Temporality
June 2026
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