Question 35
Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?How does the German state finance social insurance?
Options
- KirchensteuerChurch tax
- SozialabgabenSocial contributions
- SpendengeldernDonations
- VereinsbeiträgenMembership fees
Explanation
Statutory social insurance systems—health, pension, unemployment, long-term care, and accident insurance—are financed mainly through compulsory payroll contributions known as Sozialabgaben, paid by employees and employers. Church tax, donations, or club dues do not cover these schemes.