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When was social security established in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 12
Quand la sécurité sociale a-t-elle été établie en France ?
When was social security established in France?
Answer. In 1945, after the Second World War.
En 1945, après la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Social security was created by General de Gaulle's provisional government, through ordinances issued in October 1945. It was later expanded under the Fourth Republic.
The official text that proves it
« Il met en place d’importantes réformes économiques et sociales, comme les nationalisations d’entreprises et la préparation de la sécurité sociale. »
It puts in place major economic and social reforms, such as the nationalization of companies and the preparation of social security.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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