Europe and the United Nations
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?...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...