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UN chief proposes 15% budget cut in 2026
Cape Argus
|September 18, 2025
SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres is proposing a 15-percent cut to the UN’s regular budget in 2026 as it struggles with chronic liquidity problems made more acute by US President Donald Trump’ policies.
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A senior UN official said the revised budget number is $3.238 billion, and would result in the elimination of 2 681 jobs.
Guterres earlier had proposed to keep the 2026 budget at the same level as 2025 - around $3.7 billion - but worked to reduce the amount as part of his UN80 Initiative to make the organisation more agile and efficient.
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