Olan McEvoy
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Get in touch with us nowThe government activity which received the greatest share of government spending among member states of the European Union in 2022 was social protection. Social protection refers to welfare measures such as family and child benefits, unemployment benefits, social assistance programs and other social security expenditures.
Some member states, such as Finland, Luxembourg, and Italy, spend more than 40 percent on this function, while countries such as Malta, Hungary, and Croatia spend less than 30 percent. Other common government activities such as providing health care, expenditure on economic affairs such as infrastructure and subsidies, education services, and public order such as the police force.
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