Austria

Austria is a Constitutional Monarchy and the last remaining vestige of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Histroy
After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian empire by the hands of the allied powers, Austria was left bleeding, as the regions of the former empire fell into chaos and only the core Austrian territories as well as slovenia and the southern southern suddetenland held firm. The faliure and devestation on the fields of the geat war created a spirit of change, seeing the communist revolutions in Hungary and Germany many Austrians aimed to immitate the creation of a communist state.

In 1921, a massive stream of nationalistic and anti-communist german immigrants to prussia and Austria occurs as the events of the revolution come to a close. Austria welcomed the German immigrants. This shift in demographics, while causing great harm to the economy has brought with it many intelectuals and millitary men. The large amount of anti-communist Germans is arguably the largest factor in stopping what seemed like an inevitable communist revolution at first. Up until 1936, Austria has been taking its time in adjusting to its new political situation, notably making deals with Italy to prevent hostillities and experiencing a large rise in the power of paramillitary forces such as the Schutzbund, Freikorps and most notably the Heimwehr.

Franz Ferdinand, the leader of Austria has experienced much trouble in keeping the people united and avoiding numerous attempts of assasination on his life. Currently, deals with the conserative party (which has headed the Austrian parliment for a long time now) are signed regarding his abdication and exile in case of an upcomming civil war.

Politcal Parties

 * Conservatism - The Christlichsoziale Partei(CSP):

Headed by Kurt Schuschnigg, The CSP the leading party of Austria for many years, the Conservative party represents the moderate side of the Austrian conflict. It stands for tradition and democracy, tough its power is weakening from within and without as radical parties form and CSP politicians look for... Alternative paths.


 * Reactionary Populism - Under Adolf Hitler


 * Despotism - The Heimatblock/Fatherland front:

The most popular candidate in the Austrian parliment is arguably Engelbert Dollfuss, Unlike hitler, Dolfuss sees the need to establish a despotic and totalitarian government and lead the Austrian people in the conquest of former lands. He hopes to be the voice that ralies the people against the red manace and reclaim Austria's former glory. As a cooperator to the german immigrants, Dolfuss also advocate for the retaking of southern Germany and the formation of a greater, southern reich.


 * Accelerationism - Großdeutsche Volkspartei:

Ernst Rohm is a german immigrant and an associate of Dolfuss. While sharing many of Dolfuss's ideologies, their main differece is Rohm's advocacy of Pan-German Nationalism rather that Austrian nationalism. Rohm rejects the traditional look of an Austria seperate to Germany and dreams of a greater german state.He sees Austria as the haven for the free germans and argues thart it is for Austria to liberate their german brothers from the communist scum.

Military
The Austrian millitary is rather small, but it is quite professional and well stocked. It has a wide cast of good generals, both native Austrians and German Immigrants, such as Franz Bohme and Erwin Rommel.