Should Germany increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
In 2013, the German government pledged that foreign aid spending would rise to .7% of GNI. In 2015, the government’s budget included €6.44 billion or less than .4% of its GNI. Proponents argue that this is lower than other developed countries and aid spending should be increased to help combat poverty and illnesses in developing countries. Opponents argue that the German government is facing a deficit and cannot afford increased spending right now.
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Response rates from 2.3k Bayern voters.
55% Increase |
32% Decrease |
41% Increase |
24% Decrease |
14% Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
3% Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
3% Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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2% Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
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Unique answers from Bayern voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9F2DHJN1yr1Y
Decrease, as Germany in the current crisis should be focusing on its domestic, economic and social issues and reducing national budget deficit than providing foreign aid
@99LZNH32yrs2Y
We are currently helping the wrong countries/people. Aid should be coupled with conditions and surveillance to make sure it reaches the people who need it/achieves the aims we want. It would be better to help large NGOs than countries corrupt governments.
@8TFFY733yrs3Y
Increase, but ensure that the money actually helps people who need help
@99GYT2G2yrs2Y
Increase but mainly to poor countries
@8LSW2WV4yrs4Y
decrease, and remove foreign aid
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