Europe and the United Nations
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...
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...
Denmark and the United Nations: What you need to know
When the UN family convened for its bi-annual meeting under the leadership of the Secretary-General earlier this year it was appropriate that the venue...
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...
Belgium and the United Nations: What you need to know
Updated 31 July 2026
What does the United Nations represent for Belgium, one of its founding members, and what does Belgium mean for the UN?...
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...
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...
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...