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How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?

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The UN selects its secretary-general through nominations by member states, followed by public dialogues and secret ballots in the Security Council, requiring consensus among its five permanent members. The General Assembly then approves the choice. Current contenders include Rafael Grossi, with Michelle Bachelet and Rebecca Grinspan expected to be nominated.

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  • UN to select next secretary-general for a five-year term starting 2027 4s
  • Candidates must be nominated by member states by April 1 52s
  • Rafael Grossi is the only formally nominated candidate so far 1m 8s
  • Security Council holds secret ballots, requiring consensus of five permanent members 2m 12s
  • No woman has served as UN chief; General Assembly encourages female nominations 1m 46s

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How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?
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How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?

The UN's process for choosing its next secretary-general is underway, with candidates nominated by member states by April 1. Nominees participate in public dialogues to present their vision.

How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?
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Reuters
3 hours ago
How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?

Rafael Grossi is the only formally nominated candidate so far. Michelle Bachelet and Rebecca Grinspan are expected to be nominated by their respective countries.

How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?
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Reuters
3 hours ago
How does the UN pick its chief and who are the contenders?

After nominations, the 15-member Security Council holds secret straw polls until consensus is reached, requiring agreement from all five permanent members. The General Assembly then approves the choice.

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