UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study
A recent report warns that cuts to foreign aid by the UK, Germany, and France could lead to over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030. The report highlights significant reductions in official development assistance (ODA) spending, with the UK projected to cut its aid by 45%. Experts emphasize that these budget cuts represent a shift in Europe's commitment to global health and development, potentially undermining international solidarity.
- ▪The UK, Germany, and France are projected to cut their foreign aid budgets significantly, leading to millions of preventable deaths.
- ▪The report estimates that the UK's cuts could result in 5.1 million additional deaths by 2030, while France's and Germany's cuts could lead to 3.5 million and 2.9 million deaths, respectively.
- ▪UK aid spending has reached its lowest level in nearly two decades, with significant impacts on health programs and humanitarian assistance.
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A child receives treatment for measles at a Dhaka hospital. Cuts to foreign aid by the UK, France and Germany could contribute to millions of preventable deaths, according to the report. Photograph: Monirul Alam/EPAView image in fullscreenA child receives treatment for measles at a Dhaka hospital. Cuts to foreign aid by the UK, France and Germany could contribute to millions of preventable deaths, according to the report. Photograph: Monirul Alam/EPAGlobal development UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says studyAs Europe’s leading donor countries slash budgets, the result could be more than 11.5m preventable deaths, report suggestsSupported byAbout this contentMatthew PearceSat 23 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 06.01…
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