Press Release “Shaping the future together globally” – Federal Minister Alabali Radovan presents reform plan

12 January 2026 | Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan is overhauling German development policy and today presented the results of the roughly six months long reform process under the heading “Shaping the future together globally”.

Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan said, “We are living in a time of historic changes. The multipolar world is experiencing more conflicts and becoming more dynamic. I see these changes as not just a challenge but also an opportunity. An opportunity to strengthen Germany’s role and to make international solidarity strong for the future. I want a development policy that takes on responsibility, deepens international partnerships and is actively involved in shaping Germany’s role in the world. That means a German development policy that is more strategic, more focused and more partnership-based.”

More information and the key points of the reform plan can be found here.

An English translation of the plan will be available shortly.