Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB)

The Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) is Germany's comprehensive social code that outlines the country's social security and welfare system. It sets legal standards for areas such as health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits, and social assistance, ensuring citizens receive support in times of need. The SGB provides a structured framework for social protection, defining rights, responsibilities, and procedures to promote social security, inclusion, and equality across the population. It is regularly updated to adapt to social changes, serving as the legal foundation for Germany’s social safety net.