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This section will keep you up to date with the latest information about the BQ-Portal, current events and important news related to the recognition of professional qualifications.
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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.
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Contact persons

If you as a company would like to support an international candidate or employee in having their foreign qualification recognized, you may use or point them to existing offers of information and advice.
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About the portal

The BQ-Portal is the only service in Germany to provide comprehensive information on foreign professional qualifications and vocational training systems. It fosters transparency and consistency.
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Background and objectives

Find out why the BQ-Portal was launched and how it contributes to securing a skilled workforce in Germany.
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Contact points for companies

If you want to accompany the recognition process, you and the applicant can use various offers of information and advice.
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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.