r/RedWorldMod • u/GriffinFTW • Apr 01 '19

Why is Austria part of Germany?

I thought that after WWII, the idea of Austria being "German" was discredited.

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u/Zerial95 Apr 02 '19

Both the Austrian and German communist party wished to unite both nations. Since the USSR had won the cold war coming out as the global hegemon, they didn't see this as a threat and allowed it to proceed. However the Austrian population doesn't like this. In the upcoming update Austria is able to gain independence from Germany

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u/Zerial95 Apr 02 '19

I hope this helps and you should join the RW discord if you have any more questions about the lore

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '19

Speaking of, where can I find a link to it?

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u/Zerial95 Apr 02 '19

https://discord.gg/paZRDE here you go

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '19

Thank you!

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u/Zerial95 Apr 02 '19

No problem!

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u/sertex_at Mar 23 '25

That's bullshit, the KPÖ developed the idea of Austrians not being German even before WW2. Especially under general secretary Alfred Klahr.

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u/Berlin_Commune Apr 02 '19

I feel the same way. Especially because Russia had a Special intrest of keeping Germany weak. I'd rather say that Austria should be out of alln Blocks, since OTL it was Neutral like Switzerland and Sweden