Translation of "Einen schuldenerlass" in English

As of today, 29 African countries have received debt relief from the IMF.

At the end of every seven years there is to be a general forgiveness of debt.

Also the Worldbank intends to decide about a similar measure.

Significant work towards debt cancellation has been done by churches and Christian world communions.

Yet, the EU and the banks adamantly oppose debt relief.

The annual reports of these shipyards reveal that this capital was provided to the shipyards through debt cancellations.

If so, the South Sudanese are surely, in fact, entitled to debt cancellation?

The relevant question is no longer whether it needs debt forgiveness, but when.

The Commission is not against debt relief in favour of middle-income countries.

This means wholesale debt relief and scaled-up, better coordinated and better targeted aid.

Debt relief can indeed be a useful tool in that quest, but by no means can it offer a full response.

Before providing more aid or debt forgiveness two conditions need to be met.

It is high time for a conversation on debt relief for the entire eurozone periphery.

The EESC is in favour of new efforts for debt relief for the most indebted countries.

Germany was the most hardliner state on the issue of the Greek crisis and rejects debt relief.

The G8 countries have long been committed to debt relief for the world's poorest countries.

Despite the hopes of the new government, the troika categorically refused negotiations for debt cancellation.

In addition, in 2005 the finance ministers of the G8 countries agreed to grant certain countries 100 per cent debt relief.

In 2000 the Christian churches called for Third World debt to be cancelled.

In 2000 the Christian churches called for Third World debt to be cancelled.

From this point of view, the fight against hunger and poverty certainly requires us to cancel debt, support education and vocational training, increase technical assistance and encourage investment in these countries which are lagging behind.

Finally, I am surprised at those who promote unconditional debt cancellation for the developing countries.

Poor countries that do not qualify for debt relief in accordance with the terms that apply to the HIPC initiative but which are having payment difficulties are instead advised to attempt to renegotiate their debt with the Paris Club, the London Club or another relevant creditor.

Their debts should be cancelled and they must be granted an appropriate way of refinancing in order to be given a new lease of life.