2026 is a strong election year in Germany, with several Federal States holding state elections and a bunch of others holding local elections. One of them is Baden-Württemberg, which holds federal state elections on 8 March. The south-western state is a strong technology and film location, but does not yet play in the “million league” of games funding, although it’s the biggest of the small games funding locations with about 700,000 euros in funding in 2025. 

As such, we have combed the electoral programs of the democratic parties in the election for their stance on gaming.

2026 Elections in Berlin: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?
Berlin's House of Representatives is elected on 20 September 2026. What are the positions of the parties in regards to the German gaming industry? (Abgeordnetenhaus von Berlin/PlayStation)

2026 Elections in Berlin: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?

By Pascal Wagner 2 min read