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- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will conclude his second five-year term on December 31, 2026.
- Seven candidates have been nominated by various member states to compete for the role of the next secretary-general.
- The UN Security Council conducts informal straw polls to assess support for each contender.
- The successful candidate requires a recommendation from the Security Council and formal appointment by the General Assembly to begin a five-year term on January 1, 2027.
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- Ongoing Security Council straw polls to gauge candidate support
- Formal Security Council recommendation of a candidate
- General Assembly appointment of the next secretary-general
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