After swingeing cuts to aid in the United States and some parts of Europe, the spotlight is now on Germany.
Europe’s largest economy is currently the world’s second-biggest aid donor, but with cuts in the U.S., Germany might step up to take the lead.
However, following recent elections, experts predict that Germany too will cut its aid budget and refocus its spending on areas of “national interest.” The independence of the country’s main development agency, BMZ, could even be at risk.