GENERAL QUESTION · 35
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What does the German state use to finance social insurance?
Official German wording
Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?
Answer options
- Achurch tax
- Bsocial contributionsCorrect answer
- Cdonations
- Dclub membership fees
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Social insurance is financed mainly through social contributions, that is, contributions from employees and employers, supplemented by federal subsidies. Church tax, donations and club fees go to other bodies and do not finance social insurance.
Social insurance is financed by social contributions.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF