| Author: | Sonja Hövelmann; Ralf Südhoff |
| Date: | 20.05.2025 |
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Policy Brief (DE)
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The abrupt withdrawal of the United States, which has been by far the largest humanitarian donor to date, is putting the humanitarian aid system to a crucial test. The new German government, and Germany as the second-largest humanitarian donor, therefore has an extraordinary responsibility to respond to these developments. The new German government must quickly establish its capacity to act and lead. In the long term, its response will shape Germany’s role in international crisis management far beyond defence policy. It will also determine whether the humanitarian system comes to a standstill in core areas. Vital humanitarian programs, essential local partnerships and system-relevant structures are at risk of being permanently destroyed, with dramatic consequences for millions of people in need.
This CHA Policy Brief describes how Germany can fulfil its responsibility and prevent a collapse of the humanitarian system through strategic and focused measures, even without financially replacing the current top donor, USA.
[German; English version to be published soon.]
