Social security provisions in the Constitution of Germany
Relevant articles:
- Article 6 – Marriage – Family – Children
(1) Marriage and the family shall enjoy the special protection of the state.
(2) The care and upbringing of children is the natural right of parents and a duty primarily incumbent upon them. The state shall watch over them in the performance of this duty.
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(4) Every mother shall be entitled to the protection and care of the community.
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VII – Federal legislation and legislative procedures
- Article 74 – Matters under concurrent legislative powers
(1) Concurrent legislative power shall extend to the following matters:
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7. public welfare (except for the law on social care homes);
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12. labour law, including the organisation of enterprises, occupational health and safety, and employment agencies, as well as social security, including unemployment
insurance;
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