DENAZIFICATION
AND DEMOCRATIZATION OF GERMANY

Statement Made at the Sitting
of the Council of Foreign Ministers
March 13, 1947

The Allied Powers have repeatedly emphasized in their
decisions that the eradicalion of the remnants of German
fascism (denazification) and the establishment of a demo-
cratic system in Germany form one of the most important
conditions for ensuring peace and security in Europe. The
materials contained in the Control Council's report, as well
as the information at the disposal of our governments,
enable us to judge how far these decisions have been carried
out, what successes have been achieved in this field, and
what grave shortcomings still exist.
I. DENAZIFICATION
The Control Council's report on denazification shows
that from the very outset "of their activities the Allied con-
trol organs have carried out measures for the destruction
of the National Socialist Party and its affiliated and subsidi-
ary organizations, have dissolved fascist institutions created
under the Hitler regime, abolished certain laws and taken
steps to prevent fascist and militarist activities in Germany.
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