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6th Congress of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia

The 6th Congress of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, held in 1958, was a major political meeting where leaders discussed the country's direction as a socialist state. It focused on strengthening unity among Yugoslavia's diverse republics, promoting self-management workers' control of industries, and reducing Soviet influence amid the Cold War. The congress emphasized decentralization of power and economic reform, shaping Yugoslavia’s unique socialist model. Overall, it played a key role in consolidating Tito’s leadership and defining the country's path toward independence from Soviet control.