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How Germany's cuts in foreign aid could cost lives

July 5, 2025

The German government wants to cut humanitarian and development aid by €2 billion this year. The foreign office plans to halve its budget for the global South. What do these cuts mean for development organizations and their efforts on the ground?

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Bernd Riegert
Bernd Riegert Senior Correspondent in Berlin with a focus on people and politics in Germany