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When was Austria’s best decade?

Our home country can look back on a rich history. For us personally, the eras that we have experienced ourselves are particularly interesting. Whether in our first memories as children or as adolescents and later adults - the decades have shaped us all differently. In your eyes, which decade was Austria's golden age and why? We are curious!

Some of us may still have the 1950s or 1960s in mind: in 1955, Austria regained full sovereignty after the Second World War, after which it experienced an economic boom. The 1970s saw many reforms and social progress - Bruno Kreisky made a name for himself here and improved the lives of many Austrians through his political decisions. Looking back, these years are seen by many as a time of stability and prosperity. The 1990s were also an exciting time: Austria joined the European Union in 1995, which was a big step for our small country. And that is only a very sketchy review of our history. 

Now it's your turn: which decade do you remember positively as an Austrian? Is there a particular decade that you consider to be particularly formative for your family or for you personally? What do you perhaps miss today compared to earlier years, and what has improved? And how has your home generally changed over the decades? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, we look forward to your contributions!