Bismarck's Sozialgesetzgebung

Bismarck's Sozialgesetzgebung refers to a series of social welfare laws introduced by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in the late 19th century. These laws established Germany’s first system of social insurance, covering health care, accidents, and old age pensions. The goal was to provide workers and their families with financial security and to reduce social unrest. By creating these programs, Bismarck aimed to improve workers’ well-being while strengthening the government’s role in social protection, setting a foundation for modern social welfare systems.