Congress of Berlin

The Congress of Berlin was a diplomatic meeting held in 1878 that aimed to resolve conflicts arising from the Russian-Turkish War and to address issues in the Balkans. Major European powers, including Germany, Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Russia, gathered to redraw national boundaries and establish new territories. The congress aimed to maintain peace in Europe by balancing power among nations and ensuring the rights of various ethnic groups were considered. Decisions made at the congress significantly influenced the political landscape in Southeast Europe and shaped future conflicts in the region.