Core Points - The UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a potential bankruptcy crisis for the UN if member states do not pay their dues on time and in full [1] - Guterres proposed a reduction of 18.8% in the UN's personnel budget for 2026, cutting 2,681 positions to a total of 11,594 [3] - The proposed budget for 2026 is set at $3.238 billion, a decrease of $577 million or 15.1% from 2025 [3] - The budget cuts aim to maintain a balance among the UN's three main pillars: peace and security, development, and human rights [3] Financial Situation - As of the end of 2024, member states owe $760 million in unpaid dues, with only 66.2% of the 2025 assessments collected by the end of September, down from 78.1% the previous year [6] - Even after a nearly $600 million reduction in spending, the UN may face a deficit exceeding $450 million by the end of 2025 due to uncertain revenue [6] Member States' Contributions - The United States is the largest debtor, with over $3 billion in unpaid dues, including more than $820 million for the 2025 regular budget and outstanding peacekeeping contributions [7][8] - Since President Trump took office, the U.S. has significantly reduced its payments, with 2024 dues still outstanding [8]
联合国面临破产危机，古特雷斯提议：裁员！美国是最大欠费国
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-18 23:09