Restriction orgy with development aid: Claudia Roth raises the alarm!

Restriction orgy with development aid: Claudia Roth raises the alarm!

Roth, Deutschland - Claudia Roth, the Greens' spokeswoman for the Greens in the Bundestag, has a clear position on the drastic savings plans of the federal government in development aid. At a time when the world is fighting with crises and a threat to democracy, she sees the cuts as a "completely wrong signal". Roth warns that the federal government will send a "fatal wrong signal" with its decisions. Germany, once a reliable partner in the international community, is increasingly perceived as unreliable. A worrying point is the reduction in support for the world nutrition program by more than 50%, while in Sudan people are starving and humanitarian aid in the Federal Foreign Office is reduced by 53%. This situation is not only a shame, but could also have far -reaching consequences for Germany's influence in the world.

"We have to take global justice seriously," demands Roth. The reality shows that humanitarian disasters do not stop at the borders of Germany. Rather, it becomes clear that the global community, especially Germany and Europe, have to play a pioneering role. Instead of cuts, more investments in development aid would be necessary to actively counter the challenges.

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Again and again the question becomes loud whether the criticism of development cooperation is justified. There are significant successes: child mortality before the age of five has been more than halved since 1990, and the number of people in extreme poverty has been reduced from 1.7 billion to 0.7 billion. In addition, 59 million people survived deadly diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis or AIDS through international health investments. Welthungerhilfe projects ensure survival in emergency situations, improve the nutritional and income situation and ensure clean drinking water.

The reasons why this cooperation is so important are obvious. Germany is heavily dependent on global trade and functioning supply chains. An improvement in living conditions in other countries can also strengthen German exports and stability where they urgently need. For example, projects for nutritional protection can boost the local economy and prevent people from fleeing in crisis regions.

The children in conflict areas are a particularly pressing topic. Around every sixth child lives in such an environment, and around 50 million children are currently on the run. It is hardly conceivable that cuts in humanitarian aid and development cooperation not only threaten children's life, but also undermine social cohesion. It is crucial that children have access to vital food and basic medical care so as not to endanger their future. UNICEF warns of the dramatic consequences of these austerity measures: Around 15 million children and mothers could stand without vital nutritional aids, As UNICEF notes .

In times of global uncertainties and in view of the challenges of climate change, it is important that Germany takes its responsibility seriously and not only has its own well -being, but also that of the global community. Every dollar that is invested in preventive help saves up to $ 16 in follow -up costs in crisis situations.

The message is clear: development aid is not only an act of solidarity, but also an investment in a secure future for everyone who also benefits us in Germany.