All in all, over the years more than 100,000 German soldiers and civilians have contributed to the efforts aiming at the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
With currently up to 5,350 troops, Germany is the third largest troop contributor. The German Bundestag voted on January 28 to extend the troop’s mandate with a sound majority.
With $1.6 billion spent and an additional $2.8 billion pledged through 2013, Germany is the third largest bilateral donor of foreign assistance. In addition, Germany contributes some 20 percent to the EU assistance to Afghanistan totalling over $2.5 billion.
Germany has been NATO’s lead nation for the stabilization of Afghanistan’s northern region since 2006.
Germany was the first country to leave Kabul to establish a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT).
German Missions in the United States - Engagement in Afghanistan