How does the German state finance social insurance?
Einbürgerungstest, question 35 German original
Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?
- Kirchensteuer Church tax
- Sozialabgaben Social insurance contributions
- Spendengeldern Donations
- Vereinsbeiträgen Club membership fees
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Correct answer: Sozialabgaben Social insurance contributions
Why?
Social insurance is funded mainly by contributions that employees and employers pay. The employee’s share is deducted automatically from their wages each month. The state also adds money from taxes.
Key term: Sozialabgaben = social insurance contributions