With Lars Klingbeil as designated Vice-Chancellor, the number of top politicians with an affinity for games continues to rise. Is this the political breakthrough for games as the leading cultural medium in Germany, asks GamesMarkt editor-in-chief Stephan Steininger.
Stephan Steininger05.05.2025 13:52
Stephan Steininger, Editor-in-chief GamesMarkt
No, the designated Chancellor is not known as a passionate gamer. We are not (yet) that far in Germany. You can certainly say a lot about Friedrich Merz, but he has never claimed to have any particular affinity for the gaming industry, nerd culture, or esports in recent years. But he doesn't have to. His job over the next four years is to deliver and tackle the most pressing issues facing the country.
No, the designated Chancellor is not known as a passionate gamer. We are not (yet) that far in Germany. You can certainly say a lot about Friedrich Merz, but he has never claimed to have any particular affinity for the gaming industry, nerd culture, or esports in recent years. But he doesn't have to. His job over the next four years is to deliver and tackle the most pressing issues facing the country.
