Germany's Shortsighted Cuts to Development Aid Will Cost Us Dearly The German government's decision to slash development aid for the fifth consecutive year highlights the country's priorities in times of crisis.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Zeitenwende has led to a significant military buildup, but cutting funding for international cooperation and humanitarian assistance will have far reaching consequences.
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan warns that climate change is devastating global food security. Despite this, Germany is reducing aid by one third over the past five years.