The coalition government approved a draft 2027 budget on Monday that would cut development aid again. Aid groups and UN agencies say the move risks damaging Germany’s ability to support countries facing crises – and its international reputation.
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved a draft budget for 2027 that once again reduces spending on international development, even as defence expenditure continues to rise.
The decision has triggered criticism from a broad range of organisations. On Monday, an alliance of 15 aid groups, including Brot für die Welt, Misereor and Oxfam Germany, protested outside the Federal Chancellery.
UN agencies and development experts have also warned the cuts could weaken Germany’s international standing and reduce support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
How has the government justified the decision?
