UN General Assembly elects Rebeca Grynspan as new UN Secretary-General effective January 1, 2027 (confirmed by UN press release or Reuters by November 30, 2026)
Pending
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Published on 19. September 2026
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Predicted for 30. November 2026
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Based on: Speculative
After the 3rd Security Council straw poll on September 18, 2026, Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica, former UNCTAD Secretary-General) and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (Guyana) lead 8 candidates. UNGA 81 High-Level Week (Sept 22–27) frames the 4th straw poll; Guterres' term ends December 31, 2026. Grynspan has the broadest backing (G77+China) but faces P5 veto risk from Russia or China. No Polymarket market found; probability based on straw-poll lead minus P5 veto risk.
Data basis for this prediction
- UN Security Council: 3. Straw Poll 18.09.2026 — Grynspan und Rodrigues-Birkett führend (The National News, 18.09.2026)
- 8 Kandidaten im UNSG-Rennen; Guterres-Amtszeit endet 31.12.2026 (UN News, September 2026)
- UNGA 81 Hochrangige Woche: 22.–27. September 2026, New York (UN News, 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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