Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

How does the German state finance social insurance?

Correct answer

Sozialabgaben

social security contributions

Why

Social insurance (pensions, health, long-term care, unemployment and accident insurance) is mainly funded by contributions (Sozialabgaben) paid by employees and employers, topped up by federal subsidies.

Answer choices

AKirchensteuerchurch tax
BSozialabgabensocial security contributions
CSpendengelderndonations
DVereinsbeiträgenclub membership fees