Saar (Twilight of a New Era)

The Territory of the Saar Basin, along the Ruhr Territory, was created by the Treaty of Versailles in 1920. Although under a League of Nations mandate, it is under French economic influence. The later has a form of war payment and to cripple economically Germany.

Economy
Saar's coal industry, the dominant industry in the region, is nationalized and directly administered by France. The steel and recent automotive industry are private enterprises, however France maintains the right to approve or reject permits and fiscal inspection.