Abstract
International solidarity is indispensable for coping with global crises; however, it is increasingly constrained by public opinion. Against this backdrop, this article analyses the ‘redistribution to’ side of public support for European and international solidarity. We argue that by taking situational and relational characteristics between donor and recipient countries into account, we can expand on the already well-covered ‘redistribution from’ side. The article reports results from factorial survey experiments on medical and financial aid, conducted in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings stress that perceptions of situational need and control, as well as political community criteria, namely group membership, adherence to shared values, and reciprocity, play a crucial role in explaining public support for aid. Important policy implications result: on the donor side, fault-attribution frames are likely to matter; on the recipient side, honouring community norms is a key to receiving aid.
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