The United Nations Security Council (BMGK) has conducted its first “color-coded” straw poll to gauge support for seven candidates vying to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends this year. This marks an initial, informal assessment of the potential successors. The "color-coded" system is being used for the first time in such a process, indicating the level of support—or opposition—each candidate receives from the Council’s permanent members. While the results remain confidential, this straw poll provides an early indication of which candidates may face obstacles or have strong backing for the position. The BMGK will continue further rounds of voting to narrow down the field and ultimately recommend a candidate to the General Assembly. This process is a crucial step in determining the next leader of the United Nations.