Because of the lack of resources, the finance minister is questioning German aid abroad. In doing so, he serves a dangerous mood. But it still doesn’t hurt to think about the goals of the commitment.
On the surface, everything seems like normal household poker. The finance minister has to save money and wants to cut funding for the development ministry. That in turn doesn’t want to put up with this and simply registers two billion euros more. Which is why the finance minister is now raising the question of whether so much development aid is actually needed. Germany can’t get involved everywhere in the world and doesn’t have to, says Christian Lindner. Germany does not have to finance projects like cycle paths in Peru. And yes: such information must be allowed, if only in the interest of the taxpayer. Nevertheless, it is a risky course that Lindner is taking.