Locarno Treaties

The Locarno Treaties, signed in 1925, were international agreements aimed at promoting peace and stability in Europe after World War I. Major European countries agreed to respect existing borders, particularly Germany's western borders with France and Belgium, and committed to peaceful resolution of disputes through negotiation. The treaties also established the Locarno Pact, which sought to improve diplomatic relations and reduce the risk of future conflicts. Overall, they marked a hopeful effort toward reconciliation and collective security in post-war Europe, though their effectiveness was limited and tensions persisted later on.