CIVIC LANE Germany's federal president visited the gamescom congress on August 27 in the first visit by a German head of state to gamescom. The congress linked games to democracy, education, health, innovation and digital culture rather than treating the industry only as entertainment. The sector can create skilled jobs and exports while also raising questions about youth protection and the social effects of digital products. Governments can support studios, talent, digital infrastructure, global promotion or stronger safeguards, but the ideal balance is contested. The ranking shows which type of public policy people think would build the healthiest games ecosystem.