Revision notes on the Locarno treaty. In October 1925, Germans offered a treaty to voluntarily accept its western borders (Locarno, Switzerland)
In October 1925, Germans offered a treaty to voluntarily accept its western borders (Locarno, Switzerland)
- Stresemann wished to end the isolations of Germany and restore her to a place of equality among the nations, therefore, had to create an atmosphere of goodwill
Stresemann realized that France must feel secure if it was to allow Germany to recover fully
Signed by Brit and France in December 1925
A pact of non-aggression between France, Germany, and Belgium, guaranteed by the G.B. and Italy.
All countries renounced the use of invasion and force, except in self-defence.
Pact assured France about its borders and Germany about further French invasion
Early instance of appeasement, birth of modern appeasement (Garbriel Javisicas: a real spirit of peace might prevail at the end and rob Germany of all hopes for revenge)
At the time, hailed as a diplomatic triumph and following year Germany joined LON (act of symbolic reconciliation)