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Berlin – The German government has announced plans to increase defense spending, in part by reducing funding for international development cooperation.
The move comes as Germany works to meet its NATO commitment of spending 2% of GDP on defense amid growing global security concerns. To support this shift, the federal budget includes significant cuts to development aid—a decision that has sparked concern among humanitarian organizations.
Aid groups warn the reductions could jeopardize support for millions of vulnerable people worldwide, particularly in regions affected by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity.
Critics argue that cutting development assistance undermines long-term global stability and contradicts Germany’s stated commitments to sustainable development and crisis prevention.
The final budget is expected to be debated and approved later this year.
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