In 1938 Nazi Germany had annexed Austria. Based on intrigues, assassinations, German military strength, German speaking Austria became part of greater Germany. Yes, an election was held in Austria, however, due to the serious pressures placed on Austria, there was no other viable avenue for Austrians. They saw Germany as a success, and allowed convenience to dictate their future.
1924
March 12, 1938
Germany joined Austria-Hungary and Italy to create the triple alliance.
It sided with Germany and Austria-Hungary
Central powers. With Germany and Austria-Hungary
they didn't join ww1 until austria & Hungary were getting threats from Serbia
Join the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary)
Germany and Austria are famous for music
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Yes, Austria is south of Germany, and a bit east.
a region between Germany and Austria
West Germany was one of the original founder members of the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was set up in 1957. It looks to me as if you're confusing West Germany and Austria! The country that joined in 1995 was Austria. During the Cold War Austria was pledged to strict neutrality and couldn't join the EU at the time.