Abriel Schieffelers

Abriel Schieffelers, a humanitarian advocacy officer at Caritas Europe, discusses the alarming trend of European countries slashing foreign aid amid far-right political movements. He highlights how nations like Sweden and Finland redirect funds away from humanitarian efforts towards deportation initiatives. Schieffelers elaborates on the EU’s shift toward investments that prioritize its own agenda, stressing its detrimental impact on global humanitarian responses. The conversation also touches on the critical humanitarian needs in Ukraine and the risks posed by funding freezes.