Partner Marius Tollenaere Testifies Before German Parliament on the Skilled Immigration Act
May 22, 2023
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Partner Marius Tollenaere testified before the Internal Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag during the hearing on the Skilled Immigration Act on Monday, 22nd of May. In his testimony, Marius outlined the key provisions of the bill as well as the various benefits and challenges of the proposed pillars. This legislation promises to bring major changes to Germany’s immigration system and increase the country’s ability to attract foreign talent.
To learn more, watch the publicly broadcasted replay at the link and read Marius’s testimony here. NOTE: Both the oral and written testimony are in German.
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