logo_enFederal Government’s Recognition Act
The Recognition Act for the procedure to assess professional qualifications came into effect on 1 April 2012. The following tells you what has changed with the law.
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Länder Regulations
Not all occupations in Germany are regulated at federal level. Here you will find up-to-date information on the amendments to Länder legislation.
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EU Recognition Directive
Do you come from an EU Member State? Here you can find out more about the EU Directive on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (2005/36/EC).
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Lisbon Convention
Higher education qualifications can also be assessed for the purpose of access to the German labour market. Here you can find out more about what is behind the Lisbon Convention.
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Ethnic German resettler
If you are an ethnic German resettler, the Recognition Act brings a number of benefits. You may pursue a recognition procedure in accordance with the Federal Expellees Act as previously or pursuant to the Federal Law (BQFG).
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