A policy formally introduced in 1920, however actually pursued by Gustav Streseman in 1923 as the Chancellor and Foreign Minister of the Weimar Republic. Although the German public disliked the Treaty of Versailles, he made clear that he would try to fulfill all the demands of the Allies.
Significance:
It was an attempt to improve relations with the Allies in general and especially France. The United Kingdom and France were pleased to see Germany’s effort, however domestically Germans were dissatisfied by the policy. In order to keep peace in Germany, politicians tried to please the Allies. However since Streseman soon died, there was no one left to further pursue this policy. There is a possibility that it would have worked if Streseman had lived longer.
Definition:
A policy formally introduced in 1920, however actually pursued by Gustav Streseman in 1923 as the Chancellor and Foreign Minister of the Weimar Republic. Although the German public disliked the Treaty of Versailles, he made clear that he would try to fulfill all the demands of the Allies.
Significance:
It was an attempt to improve relations with the Allies in general and especially France. The United Kingdom and France were pleased to see Germany’s effort, however domestically Germans were dissatisfied by the policy. In order to keep peace in Germany, politicians tried to please the Allies. However since Streseman soon died, there was no one left to further pursue this policy. There is a possibility that it would have worked if Streseman had lived longer.