Ostpolitik

Question 1

what and when?

Answer 1

The direction of foreign policy adopted by the Federal Republic of East Germany in 1969 aimed at improving relations with Eastern Europe. It reversed the Hallstein Doctrine under which the FRG refused to have diplomatic relations with any state that recognized the GDR.

“Ostpolitik” became official FRG policy in 1969 and in addition to increasing trade opportunities it was to reduce the reliance on US military aid.

Question 2

willy brandt

Answer 2

eected chancellor of wester germany 1969; wants German Reunification (supported by france) and wants WG to recognize E Germany and end hositility

Question 3

1970

Answer 3

WG and USSR sign moscow treaty

Question 4

1971

Answer 4

Berlin not part of WG; Final Quadripartite Protocal signed

Question 5

1972

Answer 5

Basic Treaty and normalization between each side signed; both states join UN; reunification hopeful?