Vaira was an official candidate for which position in 2006?
UN Secretary General
NATO Secretary General
EU Commission President
World Bank President
Answer
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was an official candidate for the position of UN Secretary General in 2006. She was the first woman to be nominated for the position, and was considered a strong candidate. However, she was ultimately defeated by Ban Ki-moon.
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