From the decline of development aid to the rise of a reformed social sector - Next Generation

In the coalition negotiations, the Union is to push for cuts in development aid, whereas former leaders have now signed a joint appeal - including from CDU and CSU.

Former leaders of the Union and SPD warn against cuts in German development aid.

From the decline of development aid to the rise of a reformed social sector - Next Generation

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ThemeThis ARI analyses the announcements of cuts in official development assistance from the United States and several European countries. It also explores possible reasons. SummaryIn recent weeks and months, Germany, Belgium, the United States, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Switzerland have announced cuts in their official development assistance, the most extreme being that of the United States, with a temporary (for the time …

On Tuesday, the new Bundestag met for a constituent session, at which Julia Klöckner was elected President of the Bundestag. Meanwhile, the coalition negotiations between the Union and SPD continue. All developments are in a live overview.

Former leaders of the CDU and CSU have appealed to their own negotiators in the coalition negotiations with the SPD to withdraw the demand for cutbacks in development aid. "Anyone who saves in development not only weakens our international partnerships, but also the values and interests that Germany stands for", says a joint call with several former SPD leaders and representatives of the churches. He is in charge of the editorial network Germany…