U.N. chief's selection enters public phase as calls for transparency rise
Since 1946, a woman has never been chosen for the top job, and four of the nine U.N. chiefs have been Europeans.
France
The French Republic is a nation in Western Europe with a central role in international relations. France is a founding member of the E.U. and holds a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, hosting the headquarters of several international organizations, including UNESCO.
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