Cominform, 1947

What was Cominform?
Cominform was the Communist Information Bureau. It organised all communist parties in Europe under the USSR's control.
When was Cominform created?
The Communist Information Bureau was created in September 1947.
Who were the members of Cominform?
Members included the USSR, France, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Poland, Yugoslavia and Romania.
Why was Cominform created?
Cominform was created for 2 key reasons:
  • It was a reaction to the creation of the Marshall Plan by the USA.
  • It was a way in which the USSR could control all communist parties in Europe.
Why was Cominform important?
Cominform meant that the USSR politically controlled all communist parties in eastern Europe. It created a trade network between communist countries.
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