European Union
The European Union was created around the time of the Industrial Revolution, following Napoleon Bonaparte's successful invasion and occupation of the British Isles, causing the royal family to be exiled to their American colonies, which would later be "Holy Britannian Empire" after Washington's failed rebellion. Due to the export of revolution and war throughout Europe, a man named Napoleon managed to seize much power and authority. Alas, the people feared that he would become another tyrant, and they put him to death. This was the turning point of Europe's history, and with this the E.U became a democratic region.
The capital of E.U. is Paris, led by three presidents, and managed by the Council of Forty - all democratically elected by the people. The Council of Forty is based on a system established after the Revolution, and currently has over 200 members. With a declaration of war from the Holy Britannian Empire, the Council of Forty has to take charge of national defense and military matters as well.
While the have been mentioned in the Lelouch of the Rebellion series, the European Union made its full appearance in the Akito the Exile OVA series.
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