Grynspan extends lead in race for UN secretary-general

· Politics

An informal poll by the UN Security Council on Thursday showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan extended her lead as frontrunner in the race to become the 10th UN secretary-general, people close to the process said. The informal straw polls help gauge support among the council's five veto-wielding members and are a key step before a formal recommendation.

Why it matters：The choice of the next UN chief will shape how the organisation handles conflicts, climate and development at a time of deep geopolitical division.

Key points

  • Grynspan extended her lead in the informal poll.
  • The straw polls gauge support among veto-wielding members.
  • The race is for the 10th UN secretary-general.

Sources (original reporting)

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