Poll results
Should the veto power in the UN Security Council be abolished?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3194 respondents – 01.08.2023-08.08.2023
Poll information
Should the veto power in the UN Security Council be abolished? 56% voted in favor of abolishing the veto power, 31% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3194 users of the PolitPro app during 01.08.2023-08.08.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Strengthening effectiveness: the veto power can lead to important decisions in the UN Security Council being blocked. When a country vetoes, much-needed action to address conflicts or promote world peace can be blocked. By eliminating the veto power, decision-making would be more efficient and faster because no single nation would have the ability to block progress.
- Equality and fairness: the veto power gives the permanent members of the Security Council (P5) an excessive amount of power. This can lead to inequality, as certain countries have veto power while others are excluded. Eliminating the veto power would lead to a fairer and more equal decision-making process in which all member states have an equal say.
- Adaptation to modern realities: The veto power was established after World War II to ensure a balance of powers. However, in today's globalized world, geopolitical dynamics have changed significantly. Abolishing the veto power would make the UN Security Council more flexible and allow it to better respond to current global challenges.
Cons - What's against it?
- Protection of national interests: The veto power allows permanent members of the Security Council to protect their national interests. These countries are often political, economic, or military heavyweights, and the veto power gives them the opportunity to defend their own interests and ensure that decisions are in line with their national priorities.
- Ensuring stability: the power of veto can help maintain stability and peace in the world. By being able to block decisions, countries can ensure that no action is taken that could threaten their security or the security of their allies. The right to veto is a form of safeguard against hasty or unilateral decisions that could lead to conflict.
- Need for compromise: The veto power forces Security Council members to compromise and seek common solutions. It encourages dialogue and negotiation among countries to reach decisions with which all parties agree. The abolition of the veto power could potentially reduce the willingness to cooperate and compromise.