Sporazum

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The Sporazum (Agreement) of August 26, 1939, was a significant political development in the history of Yugoslavia. It was an agreement between the Yugoslav government and Vladko Maček, the leader of the Croatian Peasant Party.12

The Sporazum established an autonomous Croatian banovina (province). This new entity was largely self-governing, with exceptions for defense and foreign affairs. This agreement aimed to address the long-standing Croatian demands for greater autonomy within Yugoslavia, which had been a source of significant political tension. The creation of the autonomous banovina was a response to the overwhelming electoral success of the Croatian Peasant Party, which advocated for a federal system.12

However, the Sporazum also provoked resentment among Serbs, even within the opposition. This agreement was made on the eve of World War II, and Yugoslavia was invaded and broken up by Nazi Germany and its allies in April 1941, shortly after its creation.12

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