DNVP

The German National People's Party, or DNVP in German, was a conservative political party in Germany. It was founded in 1918 and became one of the main right-wing parties during the Weimar Republic. The DNVP generally advocated for a return to monarchy and a strong, centralized state. Its political platform often included nationalist sentiments, a focus on traditional values, and opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.

Throughout the Weimar era, the DNVP experienced varying levels of success. It was a significant force in the Reichstag, often participating in coalition governments. However, its rigid stance on certain issues, particularly its opposition to the republic itself, sometimes limited its ability to form stable alliances. The party's membership and leadership often came from aristocratic, landowning, and industrial circles.

As the political climate in Germany grew more extreme in the early 1930s, the DNVP faced increasing pressure from the Nazi Party. While initially rivals, some factions within the DNVP eventually saw the Nazis as a potential vehicle to achieve their own goals. In 1933, under pressure from Adolf Hitler, the DNVP dissolved itself and its members were absorbed into the Nazi Party, effectively ending the DNVP as an independent political entity.