VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > d. Yugoslavia and Successor States > 1946–47
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1946–47
 
Yugoslavia concluded a series of political and economic agreements with Poland, Czechoslovakia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. It also became one of the founding members of the Cominform.  1
 
1947, April 27
 
Marshal Tito announced a five-year plan for industrial development.  2
Despite Yugoslavia's close outward association with the Soviet Union, Tito repeatedly asserted Yugoslavia's own interests. Differences between the two countries became more frequent.  3
 
1948, March 18
 
The Soviet Union recalled its military and technical advisers from Yugoslavia.  4
 
June 28
 
The COMINFORM EXPELLED YUGOSLAVIA from membership for doctrinal errors and hostility to the Soviet Union.  5
 
July 21–29
 
Tito denied the Cominform charges before a congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party and received a vote of confidence. The party was later purged of Cominform supporters.  6
 
 
 
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