Otto von Habsburg in Slovenci

slovenian

2016

volume 87 = n. v. 52, issue 3

Zgodovinsko društvo v Mariboru
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The treatise discusses the last Austria-Hungary heir to the throne, politician, writer, righteous man and European, Otto von Habsburg, and his influence on Slovenia. Slovenia influenced Otto von Habsburg already as a child, when he became the holder or patron of the 17th Ljubljana infantry regiment, which was named after him as emperor's sons. He was persona non grata in the times of Kingdom of Yugoslavia, for he was regarded as restorer of the old monarchy. It was no different during World War II. A unified Europe was Otto von Habsburg's political vision after World War II. As Member of the European Parliament and as President of the International Paneuropean Union he was trying to reach this goal. In 1980ies he became an avid supporter of independences of the Yugoslav republics. It was by Otto von Habsburg's merit that France Bučar could report on situation in Yugoslavia in the European parliament. With his political influence and his name, he personally helped and supported the independence of Slovenia and its future membership in the European Union.

10.04.2018