Germany lost bid for UN Security Council seat to Austria and Portugal. Vote in New York City determined outcome of General Assembly vote. Germany failed to secure two-thirds majority for 15-member council seat. 193 member states comprise UN Security Council. Chancellor Merz and Foreign Minister Wadephul attended vote. Wadephul called German bid a 'good offer' for responsibility. Merz affirmed Germany remains 'reliable pillar' of multilateral system. Opposition Greens called loss an 'embarrassing defeat'