With the UN set to appoint a new Secretary-General on January 1 next year, Swissinfo spoke to four candidates competing for the top job.
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What does it take to lead the United Nations? And is the post of UN Secretary General even worth fighting for anymore?
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July 7, 2026 - 17:20
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