aug 27, 1791 - Declaration of Pillnitz

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Joint statement (signed by) from Leopold II (Holy Roman Emperor, Austria) & King Fredrick William II (Prussia)

support for Louis XVI against the French revolution —> threatening to intervene if his situation
worsened

Urging European powers to unite — to restore monarchy in France

Interpretation in Paris:
a direct threat — the Austrians are coming for the revolution
evidence of a foreign plot — to overturn the revolution + restore absolute monarchy
heightened fears of counter-revolution
fuelled additionally by emigres + suspicions of Austrian Committee
discredits Feuillants — moderates loosing credibility

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