The Dutch government plans to reduce funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from €1.4 billion to €400 million for 2026-2030, igniting backlash from development aid organizations. Minister Liesje Klever asserts that NGOs must diversify funding sources, mandating they source at least…

The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje Schreinemacher, has announced significant budget cuts for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reducing funding from €1.4 billion to approximately €0.4 billion for the 2026-2030 period—effectively slashing €200 million annually. This decision marks…