Facing ongoing money woes, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is proposing a 15% cut to the UN's regular budget for 2026. 💸
The plan, revealed in letters to member states and UN staff, trims more than $500 million from next year's expenses and reduces the UN workforce covered by this budget by 19%. ✂️
This decision comes amid long-standing liquidity challenges that were intensified by policies from the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump. ⚖️
Guterres aims to streamline operations and encourage efficiency as the UN navigates a tighter financial landscape. The details emerged in letters made public on Tuesday. 📬
Looking ahead, the UN will need to balance these cuts with its mission to maintain peace, development, and humanitarian efforts worldwide. The coming months will reveal how member states respond to this call for fiscal restraint. 🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
