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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

Social security system

German: Soziales Sicherungssystem

The social security system in Germany is divided into three sections: statutory social insurance, providence and welfare. These comprise all the government measures aimed at protecting people in the case of illness, unemployment, old age, accidents at work and care dependency.

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