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Baden and Württemberg Join

When
1834
Where
Prussia
Part of
Zollverein customs union abolishes internal border charges

In 1834, Baden and Württemberg joined the Prussian union, which was renamed the German Customs Union.

In 1834, Baden and Württemberg joined the Prussian union, which was renamed the German Customs Union. This expansion followed Prussia's earlier abolition of internal tariffs in 1818 and invitations to individual states to eliminate tariffs, cementing economic ties.

Sources

  1. Zollverein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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