What was one effect of European social programs like health care and unemployment insurance?

The programs were not made available to all citizens.
Few citizens could afford to take advantage of the programs.
The governments raised taxes on citizens to pay for the programs.
Many citizens fought against the governments creating the programs.

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One effect of European social programs like health care and unemployment insurance was that the governments raised taxes on citizens to pay for the programs. These social programs typically require funding that comes from taxation, as governments seek to provide a safety net and access to essential services for their populations.