Today, the Habsburgs no longer wield political power as the…

Today, the Habsburgs no longer wield political power as they once did during their reign over large parts of Europe. The end of their formal political influence came with the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 following World War I. After the empire's collapse, the newly established Republic of Austria officially abolished the nobility and stripped the Habsburgs of their titles and privileges. Here are some key points about their current status: