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A recent IAB Short Report shows that more than half of employers in Germany require at least B2-level German for new hires.

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.

The recognition of foreign professional qualifications is essential for securing skilled workers in Germany. The study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications from a company perspective shows that companies see potential in the recognition of foreign qualifications, but demand simpler, faster and digitally supported procedures.

A new CReAM report tracks employment trends among immigrants across the EU — and finds that the recognition of foreign qualifications remains a key obstacle for highly educated non-EU-born migrants.