Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The peace treaty signed with Austria-Hungary after World War I

Background

The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed on September10,1919, officially ending World War I with Austria-Hungary. It followed the Paris Peace Conference, where the Allied Powers negotiated treaties with the defeated Central Powers.

Terms of the Treaty

The treaty imposed significant terms on Austria, including:

Recognition of the independence of Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Poland
Territorial adjustments, including the cession of South Tyrol to Italy
Limitations on the size and composition of the Austrian military
Reparations to be paid by Austria

Consequences

The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye had significant consequences, including the redrawing of the map of Central Europe and the creation of new states. It also contributed to the economic and political instability of the region in the interwar period.

Timeline

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