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Danish aid steady, but business interests and realpolitik penetrate the budget

News September 19, 2025 / By: Bjørn H Amland

On the surface, Denmark’s aid is steady and predictable. But in this time of global turmoil and the downward spiral in global aid, Danish development assistance is increasingly being transformed into a realpolitik toolbox in the hands of Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The aid budget proposal for 2026 solidifies this trend.

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