Germany's Military Recruits at Gamescom, Minister Hunts Healthcare Workers in Indonesia
Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and military, the Bundeswehr, are making headlines at Gamescom. They've set up recruitment booths to test players' digital skills and teamwork, sparking debate about the military's presence at the event. Meanwhile, Federal Education Minister Johann Wadephul is in Indonesia, aiming to overcome language barriers and recruit healthcare workers.
The BND and Bundeswehr are using Gamescom to assess potential recruits. The BND's 'BND Legends - Operation Blackbox' game tests players' skills in undercover operations, while the Bundeswehr offers simulators for driving tanks or flying helicopters, and physical training in bulletproof gear. Critics like Jürgen Gräslin of the German Peace Society question this approach, citing concerns about the nature of the games and the message it sends.
In Indonesia, Wadephul is working to overcome language barriers and recruit healthcare workers. He's signing contracts for four more German language schools and visiting both Christian and Muslim places of worship. However, Germany faces barriers in recruiting Indonesian healthcare workers, including lack of education, insufficient language skills, and inadequate recognition of foreign training certificates and degrees.
The BND and Bundeswehr's recruitment efforts at Gamescom are drawing attention and sparking debate. Meanwhile, Wadephul's visit to Indonesia aims to recruit healthcare workers and overcome language barriers. Despite challenges, Germany is actively seeking to fill gaps in its healthcare workforce.
