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Yes, when compared with US/UK, they are quite good. You have guaranteed access to decent and affordable socialized medical care. My sister has Multiple sclerosis, treatment is very expansive. The treatment is very expansive, the medicine alone costs a few thousand euros each month, she has to go into a MRI a few times a year, and she still doesn't have to pay more for her insurance than anyone else. If she would lose her job, insurance would be taken over by other public services.

Basic unemployment benefits are quite low, but still enough keep you warm, fed and clothed. In fact, you get paid more than I had while studying. You are not forced to liquidate property that doesn't exceed reasonable limits. Loosing your job doesn't bring you on the edge of being homeless.



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