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Germany hopeful for permanent seat in UN security council

Germany's chances of receiving a permanent seat in the UN's Security Council have risen, according to German daily FT Deutschland (19 November).

The renewed optimism for Berlin's bid follows proposals by an expert committee examining reform of the Security Council.

The committee sees two options. Option A would see the permanent seats in the Security Council increased by six; and the non-permanent seats increased by three.

At the moment, the Security Council has five permane...

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