Europe and the United Nations
The Netherlands and the United Nations: What you need to know
Update 31 July 2026
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising the four autonomous countries of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, forms a single...
Spain and the United Nations: What you need to know
Since joining the United Nations in 1955, Spain has maintained close and constructive relations with the Organization’s specialised agencies, funds, and programmes. Over the...
Ireland and the United Nations: What you need to know
Ireland is marking its 70th anniversary since it joined the United Nations. What does the UN mean to Ireland, and what does Ireland mean to the UN?
An active...
The United Kingdom and the United Nations: What you need to know
What does the United Nations mean to the United Kingdom, one of the organisation’s founding members, and what does the UK mean to the...
Luxembourg and the United Nations: What you need to know
Update 31 July 2026
Luxembourg and the United Nations: What you need to know
As international cooperation faces challenges linked to geopolitical tensions and financial constraints,...
The European Union and the United Nations: a leading partnership
The European Union (EU) is one of the main donors to the United Nations. It is involved in many areas, including peacekeeping and humanitarian...
Portugal and the United Nations: What you need to know
On 14 December 1955, Portugal officially became a Member State of the United Nations. Since then, the country has played an active and constructive...
Italy and the United Nations: What you need to know
At the end of the Second World War, Italy was not among the founding members of the United Nations. Its admission was subsequently delayed...
France and the United Nations: What you need to know
France, one of the founding members of the United Nations, has consistently provided strong support for multilateralism and has demonstrated its deep commitment to...