Engelhard Mazanke

Engelhard Mazanke is the director of the Berlin State Office for Immigration, having held this position since 2011. With a legal background and over two decades of experience at the agency, he has been at the forefront of recent reforms aimed at streamlining the naturalization process in Berlin. Under his leadership, the office has seen a significant increase in citizenship applications, prompting discussions about the efficiency and integrity of the immigration system, particularly amid allegations of corruption and pressure on staff to expedite applications.