Austria’s UN Security Council bid champions feminist foreign policy and youth engagement
Austria is vying for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. Margot Wallström, Sweden's former foreign minister, advises Austria to pursue this goal with cross-party support and youth engagement. Wallström, a proponent of feminist foreign policy, also suggests granting refuge to female journalists under threat and supporting global midwifery training.
Austria's campaign comes as the UN faces questions about its relevance, 80 years after its founding to prevent war. Despite criticism of the Security Council's failure to stop conflicts, Wallström emphasises the UN's humanitarian aid and development cooperation as indispensable. Austria's military neutrality could be an asset if it gains a seat.
Wallström's advice is informed by Sweden's past tenure on the Council during her foreign ministership. The Security Council has 15 members, with five permanent members holding veto power. Austria aims to join the ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
Austria's pursuit of a UN Security Council seat, guided by Wallström's advice, could bring a fresh perspective to global governance. Her emphasis on feminist foreign policy, including support for women journalists and midwifery training, highlights the importance of gender equality and women's rights in international affairs.
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