# Locarno Treaties (1925)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1925-locarno-treaties
Location: Locarno
Categories: main-event

In October 1925 Germany recognised its western borders in the Locarno Treaties. Germany joined the League of Nations in 1926. Stresemann and Briand received the Nobel Peace Prize.

## Why it matters
It marked Germany's return to the international community.

Ruler at the time: [Paul von Hindenburg](https://germany-history.com/rulers/paul-von-hindenburg)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Locarno Treaties](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locarno_Treaties)
- [Wikipedia – Gustav Stresemann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Stresemann)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Locarno Treaties](https://www.britannica.com/event/Pact-of-Locarno)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Gustav Stresemann](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gustav-Stresemann)