21 April 2026, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations, at the Interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of UN Secretary-General (21-22 April 2026)  - Check against delivery -  Madam President, Excellencies, colleagues, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States.  As leading political, financial and operational