#35German state and constitutionAuf Deutsch

Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

How does the German state finance social insurance?

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AKirchensteuer
BSozialabgaben
CSpendengeldern
DVereinsbeiträgen

Explanation

The German state primarily finances social insurance through social contributions paid by both employees and employers. These contributions are legally mandated and serve to fund social benefits such as pensions, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. This ensures social protection for all citizens, which is a fundamental aspect of the German welfare state.

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