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Following the First World War, Austria-Hungary dissolved and the Republic of Austria was established in 1918. The country experienced political instability during the interwar period and was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938. After the Second World War, Austria was occupied by Allied powers until the restoration of full sovereignty in 1955. | Following the First World War, Austria-Hungary dissolved and the Republic of Austria was established in 1918. The country experienced political instability during the interwar period and was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938. After the Second World War, Austria was occupied by Allied powers until the restoration of full sovereignty in 1955. | ||
The Second Republic developed as a neutral parliamentary state. Austria became a member of the | The Second Republic developed as a neutral parliamentary state. Austria became a member of the European Union in 1995 and remained active in European diplomacy, international organizations, and cross-border economic policy. | ||
=== Neutrality and European position === | === Neutrality and European position === | ||