BERLIN – Germany has committed €4 billion in aid to Ukraine, despite ongoing budgetary challenges and the recent collapse of the coalition government.
Sources indicate that the funds are secured through committed appropriations, allowing disbursement even if the 2025 budget isn’t approved on schedule.
This pledge marks a significant reduction from the €8 billion allocated in 2024, reflecting both Germany’s internal budget crisis and broader fiscal constraints. However, German officials have affirmed that this financial support will continue under provisional management, underscoring the country’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine.
The German government’s move comes amid rising uncertainty over U.S. support for Ukraine following Donald Trump’s re-election, which has raised questions about the future of Western assistance. Gilles Guibout, Head of European Equity Strategies at AXA Investment Managers in Paris, noted that political shifts in Germany may reflect a broader reaction to the change in U.S. leadership. “Politically, the turmoil in the German government is the first sign, the first reaction to Trump’s re-election,” Guibout commented.
This pledge positions Germany as a key backer of Ukraine in the European Union, as leaders across the continent recalibrate their support strategies in response to shifting political dynamics.
Source: Reuters