(L-R) Berlin's Senator of Economy Franziska Giffey, German Minister for Digitalization and State Modernization Karsten Wildberger and Christian Democratic top-candidate for the upcoming regional elections Stefan Evers pose next to a robot at the booth of Xiaomi during the opening of the 2026 IFA international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, on September 4, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)