German-English translation for "Stützpfeiler"

"Stützpfeiler" English translation

Social security is, after all, one of the cornerstones of the European social model.
Die soziale Sicherheit ist ja doch ein Stützpfeiler des europäischen sozialen Modells.
Source: Europarl
Democracy is a difficult exercise, and information is one pillar of it.
Die Demokratie ist eine schwierige Übung, und die Information ist einer ihrer Stützpfeiler.
Source: Europarl
If you take away a cornerstone, much more may come tumbling down.
Wird einer der Stützpfeiler entfernt, stürzt möglicherweise noch viel mehr ein.
Source: Europarl
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