Spanish Social Security: Benefits and Structure

Item 7: Social Security in Spain

1. Structure of the Social Security System.

The public authorities shall maintain a public Social Security system for all citizens to ensure care and adequate social benefits in situations of hardship, particularly unemployment.

Social Security Systems

The Social Security system is a public system with a number of schemes that have a universal character, since it seeks to extend to the entire population by ensuring adequate assistance and benefits in situations of need.

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Fortuitous Event & Force Majeure in Contract Law

Fortuitous Event and Force Majeure

Definition: Article 1272 of the Civil Code

The debtor is not obligated to pay damages when, as a result of a fortuitous event or force majeure, they have ceased to give or to do what was required or have executed what was forbidden.

Theories Differentiating the Two Expressions

  • Of Roman origin:
    • Fortuitous event: One that comes from natural accidents or falls outside the human will.
    • Force Majeure: Comes from a third party, whether this third party acted legitimately or
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Journalistic Texts: Definition, Types, and Language

Definition of Journalistic Texts

Journalistic texts are those whose purpose is to report on events and topics of general interest. Their main function is to inform, but they also support critical assessments and opinions about events, news, etc.

Characteristics of Journalistic Texts

  • Subject: Heterogeneous, addressing various issues and questions.
  • Sender and Receiver: Collective. There is a team that develops the news, and it is addressed to a general group of people.
  • Channel: Traditionally print (newspapers,
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Key Events in Canadian History: White Paper, Residential Schools, October Crisis

Key Events in Canadian History

White Paper, 1969

The 1969 White Paper, unveiled by Trudeau and Jean Chrétien, proposed ending the special legal relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian state and dismantling the Indian Act.

  • It was an attempt to address the systemic inequalities between Indigenous peoples and settlers.
  • The plan proposed replacing the Indian Act.
  • The federal government intended to achieve equality among all Canadians by eliminating Indian status as a distinct legal status
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Spanish Constitution of 1978: Rights, Principles, and Structure

The Constitution of 1978

It was passed by Parliament on October 31, 1978, adopted by national referendum on December 6, and sanctioned by the King on December 27. It was published in the Official Gazette on December 29 and entered into force on that date.

Structure and Content

It consists of a preamble and is divided into a dogmatic part (which includes the Preliminary Title and Title I) and an organic part (covering Titles II to X).

  • Title I: Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Spanish.
  • Title II: On
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Chile Travel: Visa, Customs, Health & Minor Departure Info

Chile Travel Information

Visa Requirements for Tourists

Nationals of countries with which Chile has no diplomatic relations require authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enter the country for tourism. The authorization request must include the reasons for travel, length of visit, effective date, and proof of departure tickets from Chile to their country of origin or another country. In the latter case, proof of authorization to enter the next country (visa or entry permit) is also

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