i. Austria. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History

The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001.


i. Austria


1945, April 25

A provisional government was set up with Karl Renner of the Socialist Party as chancellor.	1

May 14

THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA was reestablished.	2

Aug. 8

The division of Austria and Vienna into four occupation zones was completed. The Allied Council for Austria assumed authority over matters affecting the whole of Austria.	3

Nov. 25

The first general election since 1930 gave the People's Party a majority over the Socialists and Communists.	4

Dec. 18

Leopold Figl (People's Party) formed a coalition cabinet with the Socialists.	5

Dec. 20

KARL RENNER was unanimously elected PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC by the National Assembly.	6


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