Sozialgesetzbuch II

Sozialgesetzbuch II (SGB II) is a part of German social law that governs unemployment benefits and social assistance for people capable of working but currently without a job. It provides financial support, helps with job placement, and offers additional aid to promote employment and social integration. SGB II aims to ensure a basic standard of living while encouraging those receiving benefits to find stable employment, balancing social security with active labor market policies. It is part of Germany’s broader social security system designed to support individuals in maintaining independence and participating in society.