1972-1985: European Detente Flashcards
(9 cards)
What does Ostpolitik mean
German word meaning to “look East”
Where West German foreign policy to recognise East Germany
When was European Détente
Started in October 1969
How did European Detente start
Appointment of Willy Brandt as chancellor of West Gr who chose to abandon the Hallstein Doctrine.
What did Willy Bandt want to do
Wanted to negotiate with USSR, settle frontier with Poland and negotiate with East Gr
How did European Detente develop
In August 1970 Brandt’s talks to USSR for Non-aggression pact
December 1970: West Gr sign treaty with Poland recognising post war border
May 1971: Ulbritcht replaced by Honecker giving better chance for unification
December 1972: East and West sign treaty recognising each other in Basic treaty
June 1973: Treaty came into effect
1974: Started diplomatic relations Eastern Gr with West Gr and USA later in the year
When were the Helsinki accords
1975
What were the Helsinki accords
Had 10 points and 3 major areas to cause detente
What were the 3 major areas of the Helsinki accords
Security, economics and human rights
What was the result of the Helsinki accords
Helsinki watch groups
Highlight of detente even if uneffective
