While global attention is focused on Greenland, Venezuela, and Ukraine, the EU continues to grapple with the crisis in the Sahel – where the 26 member states, particularly Germany and France, remain divided over development and foreign-policy strategy.
By Lucia Weiß
The USA is systematically withdrawing from many multilateral organizations. In a brief interview, HSC chair Achim Steiner explains what this means for African countries and what role Germany is now taking on.
By David Renke
The BMZ wants to provide around 100 million children worldwide with a meal by 2030 with the help of school meals. However, Welthungerhilfe warns that this should be only one of the building blocks in the long-term fight against hunger.
By David Renke
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has presented its reform plan entitled “Shaping the Global Future Together.” Development cooperation is to be geared towards new geopolitical realities and more clearly aligned with German interests.
By David Renke
Germany is supporting Vietnam’s green economic transition. Through public financing, Berlin is laying the groundwork for sustainable development. China, meanwhile, is also benefiting from Germany’s engagement.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Commission wants to disburse EUR 156 million to Tanzania. Elections were held in the East African country in October in an atmosphere of repression. The results are considered fraudulent and the opposition leader is in prison.
By Markus Grabitz
While an increasing number of countries are contributing their “fair share“ to the USD 100 billion climate target, major donors continue to fall short of expectations. For the time being, 2023 may have marked the peak in bilateral climate finance.
By Nico Beckert
Funds for crisis prevention could help to avoid higher expenditure in the fight against crises.
By Gabriel Bub
Increasing arms spending will not make the world a safer place. We need to deepen international development cooperation and shape it courageously. Many examples show how peace and stability can be consolidated in this way, writes Melanie Hauenstein.
By Melanie Hauenstein
