At the turn of the year, Germany took over the G7 presidency setting the country’s brand-new government up to face its first test on the international stage. The presidency offers Germany the opportunity to convene the G7 to address global challenges amid a global pandemic and in a moment of major international tensions, and to build on its leadership role in global health during the last G7 and G20 presidencies.

In this Donor Tracker Commentary, the SEEK team explains the January 2022 program's policy priorities.

After the conclusion of the Dutch coalition talks and the new government in February 2022, the SEEK team comments on the new coalition's development priorities of health care, climate, education, housing, and the COVID-19 crisis.

Since the start of the coalition talks, the SPD, Greens, and FDP have made an effort to appear harmonious and optimistic about forming an alliance of equals, emphasizing their shared commitment to making “Germany better”. But what of that spirit made it into the coalition treaty? And what does it mean for Germany’s role in global development?

This donor tracker commentary breaks down the impact of the new German coalition on future ODA and global development policy.

Amid the flurry of information emerging from Glasgow during the summit and in its aftermath, some development advocates might find it hard to get the story straight on what happened, what didn’t, and what it all means for climate finance in the months ahead. This Donor Tracker commentary highlights three things development advocates should know after COP26.