English Translation

25 T e 1 e g r a m m (received 27.12.1944) Diplogerma Prag Doertenbach. For information. Imperial authorized Italy wired among others.1 Inner political situation in northern Italy stands in the sign of relaxation built by return of 50.O00 rebels. This is the result of elastic tactics against partisans, especially the last amnesty and the press release, that the employment in the Reich should only take place on a voluntary basis. The stability of the Apennin front, which was not expected by Italians, was decisive for development. Convinced "to have to spend scarce winter with Germans", led to a decline in astuteism and the resistance movement. Attempts and sabotage are greatly reduced everywhere, no serious strike cases. The improved political atmosphere in Upper Italy continues to be influenced by the government crisis in the enemy Italy and the inability of the system there to resolve the issues of the population's existence. Events in France, Belgium and Greece have established anti-communist convictions in fascist circles. From the same notations, Catholic Church shows growing willingness to cooperate positively. After initial disappointment at the failure of the divisions, now fighting achievements on the Apennin front and successes of Italian fighter pilots have met with great satisfaction.