Historical Events tagged with "engelbert dollfuss"

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Politics & Government

Chancellor Dollfuss Enacts Authoritarian Rule

March 4th, 1933 92 years ago

Following a procedural dispute, Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss suspended the Austrian Parliament, effectively initiating an authoritarian regime. This drastic move came amid increasing political tensions in the country as Dollfuss sought to stabilize the government and diminish the influence of political adversaries, particularly the socialist factions. By ruling by decree, he paved the way for a one-party state and the suppression of dissent.

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