Germany's proposed federal budget for 2025 projects significant cuts to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, marking a continued decline in development aid funding over two consecutive years. With the budget allocated at 10.3 billion euros, a near 1 billion reduction from the previous year, humanitarian organizations are deeply concerned about the implications amidst rising global conflict. Reports indicate concerning reductions in aid across donor countries, including the US, which has drastically scaled back support, leading to a potential humanitarian crisis, especially for the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
Germany's federal budget for 2025 indicates a worrying trend in development aid cuts, greatly impacting humanitarian assistance amidst global crises.
Michael Herbst highlights the human cost of Germany's budget cuts, noting that over 100 million people are currently displaced due to growing global conflicts.
Despite the rise in global humanitarian need, Germany is reducing its development aid for the second consecutive year, reflecting a broader trend of donor countries retreating.
With NATO countries prioritizing military spending, the stark reduction in development aid comes at a time of pressing humanitarian crises globally.
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