VII. The Contemporary Period, 19452000> B. Europe, 19452000> 6. Western Europe, 19452000> i. Austria | ||||
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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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