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Expiration of the Reinsurance Treaty
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Diplomatic correspondence
The Reinsurance Treaty expired in 1890, coinciding with Bismarck's dismissal and Germany's refusal to renew it.
The treaty, in effect from 1887 to 1890, was a critical part of Bismarck's alliance network. After Bismarck lost power, his enemies convinced the Kaiser that the treaty was too favorable to Russia. Consequently, Germany refused Russia's request for renewal.
Sources
- Reinsurance Treaty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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