The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, proposed a 15% reduction in the budget for 2026

Antonio Guterres announced a proposal to reduce the UN's regular budget for 2026 by approximately 500 million dollars, which involves the elimination of 2,681 positions. This measure is part of the UN80 initiative, aimed at improving the efficiency of the organization, affected by chronic budget constraints and payment arrears from some member states, especially the United States. Guterres assured that the impact will be balanced among the three pillars of the UN, protecting certain essential programs. The revised budget will be discussed by member states before adoption.