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Record 1 2012-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies (Intl. Law)
  • The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
CONT

The veto power of the permanent members must be repealed, as all five members have abused it. The UN could have been more respected as an organisation if the five powers had not been bestowed the veto power. Many international problems, still unresolved after 50 years, can be traced back to the abuse of the veto by the permanent members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes internationaux (Droit)
  • Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
CONT

Le fonctionnement du conseil de sécurité, étant quasiment paralysé depuis l'origine des Nations Unies, en raison de l'usage abusif du veto.

Spanish

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