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Retrospective: EU Institutions Show Strong Interest in Study Results on Recognition

The BQ-Portal had the opportunity to present the results of the study “Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications Company Perspective” in Brussels twice in a row. First, the IW office in Brussels invited participants to the European Economic and Social Committee to discuss the results with representatives of the EU Commission and other European stakeholders. In addition, Members of the European Parliament, Nela Riehl and Brigitte van den Berg, invited participants for an exchange on the question: How can the transferability of qualifications within Europe be improved?
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Record number of recognitions – BQ-Portal speeds up recognition process

09.09.2025
In 2024, Germany recognized more foreign professional qualifications than ever before – with a particularly sharp rise in recognitions from Ukraine.The BQ-Portal has played a key role in accelerating the recognition process through its comprehensive country and professional profiles. Since 2022, it has been actively expanding its contents related to Ukraine.
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Company Perspective on Professional Recognition: Results of the IW Study

02.05.2025
On 5 June 2025, the German Economic Institute (IW) will present the results of its new study on the recognition of professional qualifications at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. The event will bring together stakeholders to discuss the role of professional recognition in addressing skills shortages.
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BQ-Portal: Holder of the UN Public Service Award 2024

09.02.2026
The BQ-Portal was recognised with the United Nations Public Service Award for its contribution to transparency in the recognition of foreign vocational qualifications. The award highlights the portal’s role in supporting public administrations and improving access to the German labour market for skilled professionals.