austrian state treaty, 1955

Cards (2)

  • why was Austria important?
    to USSR, could easily be absorbed into SOI like Czech did previously (Europes Korea)
    • 55, USSR showed serious intentions of embarking on negotiations over future of Austria. by May, 4 powers led to withdrawal of ll occupying powers and declaration that Austria would be neutral state.
  • what did agreement show?
    serious intent toward mutual co-op between CW powers and remove major source of potential conflict.
    • pave way for future co-op of 2 states. shows essense of peaceful co-existance