Turkey has urged the United Nations to end the veto power held by the Security Council’s permanent members, a move that would require unanimous agreement from all five of those nations.
The veto, a cornerstone of the council’s decision‑making process, allows each of the five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – to block any substantive resolution.
According to Al Jazeera, abolishing the veto entirely would need the consent of every one of these five powers, a scenario that experts describe as highly unlikely.
Reform of the Security Council has long been a subject of debate, with critics arguing that the veto can stall action on crises while supporters claim it preserves the interests of the world’s most powerful states.
Turkey’s call adds to a growing chorus of voices demanding a more inclusive and effective council, though the practical steps required to achieve such a change remain uncertain.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>