Kurt von Schuschnigg9 March 1938
Announces a plebiscite will be held in 4 days to determine the sovereignty of Austria
Austria · Government / Government of Austria. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Announces a plebiscite will be held in 4 days to determine the sovereignty of Austria
Kurt Schuschnigg defies the Nazis & calls for a referendum on independence
Faced by German occupation agrees with President Miklas to call off the plebiscite. A referendum to decide union with Germany is canceled after an ultimatum from Hitler
66.4% support membership of the EU
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