Survey: Germans overestimate spending on development cooperation

Many Germans significantly overestimate spending on development cooperation, yet they are also more willing to support higher spending in this area. At the same time, the German government’s foreign policy stance is drawing criticism.

28. April 2026
A project by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Zambia. (IMAGO / Achille Abboud)

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Last updated: 28. April 2026