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The Unification of Italy and the Creation of Germany in the mid-19th century, alongside the Congress of Berlin in 1878, redefined the political landscape of Europe, consolidating fragmented states into unified nations while reshaping alliances and power dynamics on the continent.
After the Congress of Berlin in 1878, Europe underwent significant geopolitical changes. The congress, convened to address the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, led to the revision of the Treaty of San Stefano and the establishment of new territorial arrangements in the Balkans. It aimed to stabilize the region and maintain the balance of power among European states. The congress recognized the independence of Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, granted autonomy to Bulgaria, and imposed reforms in the Ottoman Empire. However, the treaty's provisions also sparked tensions and rivalries among the European powers, contributing to the complex geopolitical landscape of late 19th-century Europe.
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