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Fact of the day

The European social model takes different forms in different countries, but all EU countries aim to be fair and caring societies. Tax revenue helps pay for social protection systems (such as pension, health care and unemployment benefits) which are designed to protect vulnerable members of society. The amount of money spent on each inhabitant varies from country to country.

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