Overview

• Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan announced the pledge at the World Health Summit in Berlin for programs targeting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• €100 million of the commitment is planned via debt swaps that require Bundestag budget approval before they can proceed.
• The new pledge is about €300 million lower than Germany’s previous three‑year contribution, drawing criticism from some health advocates.
• High‑profile supporters including Bill Gates and Bono praised the decision as important leadership and urged sustained donor support.
• The Global Fund is seeking about US$18 billion for 2027–2029 to help prevent an estimated 23 million deaths, and reports roughly €70 billion invested and about 70 million lives saved since 2002.