UN Secretary‑General race: candidates amid global crises

Timeline

1. about 18 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 22 sources

   United Nations kicks off public debate for next Secretary‑General

   Six candidates debated on 23 July 2026 in New York as the UN begins the selection of its next Secretary‑General; the process requires a Security Council vote without a veto and a General Assembly appointment by

2. 2 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   UN Secretary‑General Race Highlights Global Crises

   Six UN secretary‑general candidates argue for stronger leadership amid the Iran, Gaza and Ukraine wars and growing geopolitical divisions.

3. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Al Gore says Trump's influence wanes, predicts Democratic win and backs Bachelet for UN chief

   Al Gore in Chile says Trump’s influence is fading, expects Democrats to win the mid‑terms, and endorses Michelle Bachelet as a strong UN secretary‑general candidate.

4. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   UN Security Council Concludes Informal Talks with Secretary‑General Candidates

   UN Security Council wrapped up informal talks with three SG candidates, with a fourth to meet later; the UN General Assembly will hold a candidate debate on 23 July, ahead of a new Secretary‑General taking over

5. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Michelle Bachelet praised by Al Gore amid UN secretary‑general campaign

   Al Gore praised former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as a strong UN secretary‑general candidate while she tours the world for support, missing Chile’s 200‑year presidential anniversary.

6. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   UN Secretary‑General Race Highlights Candidates' Climate Stances

   UN members nominate candidates to succeed Guterres as secretary‑general, with six nominees assessed on their climate positions, underscoring the role's climate‑policy influence.

7. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   UN prepares to select new Secretary‑General as Guterres' term ends

   The UN will appoint a new Secretary‑General in 2026 as Guterres' term ends, with candidates facing issues like economic turmoil, AI, climate change, and Security Council reform; three women are in the race.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Michelle Bachelet gains new backing for UN Secretary‑General bid

   Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet secures new support from Brazil, Mexico and the Progressive Alliance of the Americas for her UN Secretary‑General candidacy, after Chile’s right‑wing president rescind

9. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

   Women candidates debate UN leadership in Geneva

   Bachelet, Grynspan and Espinosa debate in Geneva, each urging UN reforms, independent mediation and a historic first woman secretary‑general.

10. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    UN announces slate of candidates to succeed Secretary‑General António Guterres

    The UN is reviewing five nominated candidates, including Argentina’s IAEA chief and former Chilean presidents, to replace António Guterres whose term ends Dec 31, with interviews and votes slated through June–J

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Michelle Bachelet meets Chinese officials while campaigning for UN Secretary‑General

    Michelle Bachelet met Chinese leaders in Beijing to seek backing for her UN Secretary‑General bid, emphasizing multilateralism amid past criticism of China’s human‑rights record.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Michelle Bachetel warns of women’s rights setbacks in Latin America as she campaigns for UN Secretary‑General

    Bachelet warns of women’s rights erosion in Latin America while ramping up her UN Secretary‑General campaign.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    María Fernanda Espinosa Nominated for UN Secretary‑General Succession

    Ecuador’s María Fernanda Espinosa is nominated by Antigua and Barbuda as a candidate to replace UN Secretary‑General António Guterres.

14. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    China backs female candidate for UN Secretary‑General, citing support for Michelle Bachelet

    China says it would be very happy to see a woman, such as Michelle Bachelet, become UN Secretary‑General.

15. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Bachelet pushes bid for UN Secretary-General, emphasizes female leadership

    Former Chilean president Bachelet pushes UN Secretary-General candidacy, says age should not matter and a woman could lead.

16. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Four candidates vie for UN Secretary-General successor as Guterres steps down

    Four diplomats, two women and two men, compete to replace UN Secretary-General Guterres, with a German moderator overseeing the transition.