Sándor Wekerle
Sándor Wekerle (Wekerle Sándor) was an Austro-Hungarian statesman and prime minister of Hungary.
History
Policies
First Term
Second Term
Third Term
Following the end of World War 1, the empire entered a rapid decline. The separate nations scrambled for territory and independence. Recognition of Masaryk as Czechoslovak head of state accelerated the legitimacy crisis. Charles IV attempted to compromise by establishing National Councils and pushing the Völkermanifest, effectively a federating of the empire, but this further accelerated the crisis. In October 1918, the Hungarian government entered a rapid collapse. Wekerle annulled the Compromise of 1867 and resigned.
Legacy
Following his resignation, Charles IV hesitated to appoint a new prime minister, leaving Hungary without a government for two weeks. This afforded Károlyi the opportunity he needed to establish power.