Germany (Solar Years)

The German Federal Empire (Deutsches Bundesreich), is one of the key players in the EU. Together with France, Germany influences much of the EU policies. Germany is one of the most important countries appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle of The Planets.

Beginnings and European Union
Germany has it's root in 19th century nationalist movements, which lead the Kingdom of Prussia to unite most of the German speaking states into one. Though the actual Kingdom has been dissolved amidst partions and Polish anexations, "Prince of Prussia" remains the title of the imperial heir. Germany was one of the "Inner Six" that eventually lead to the modern EU, and remains one of it's most important members.

Mobile Suits
Germany was the top contributor to the Mobile Suit initiative of the EU. It was German engineers that desinged the Leo, albeit based on a French prototype. The Leo would go on to become the mainstay of the European Military for years to come.

Federal States and Ruling Monarchs
There are many federal states in German. Most of these states have their own heads of States separate from the Federal Emperor. Here is a list:

Imperial Desmense and Federal Disctrict

 * Berlin (Ruled Directly by the Kaiser)

Kingdoms

 * Brandenburg (Frederick Wilhelm von Hohenzollern-Brandenburg)
 * Lower Saxony (George Augustus von Hannover)
 * Bavaria (Franz Herzog von Wittelsbach)
 * Saxony (Frederick II von Wettin)
 * Württemberg (William III von Württemberg)

Grand Duchies

 * Baden (Karl von Zähringen)
 * Rheinland (Karl von Bismarck)
 * Thuringia (Otto von Enfurt)
 * Oldenburg (Elizabeth von Holstein-Gottorp)

Duchies

 * Anhalt-Saxony (Eduard V von Askanier)
 * Schlewig-Holstein (Frederick von Hamburg)

Principalities

 * Palatinate (Franz von Wittlesbach-Saarbrücken)
 * Lichtenstein (Alois III von Lichtenstein)

Free and Hanseatic Cities (No Monarchs)

 * Bremen
 * Hamburg