However, after the great war relations between Spain and France have soured as Spain did not get the French region of Catalonia but instead had to content with gaining Egypt and Ceylon from France. Both fought alongside France in the Great War. To the south of France lie the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. Originally intended to be part of a German federation the mandate been lenghtened due to the ongoing German Civil War The other nation still firmly under French influence is the Mandate of Pommerania, between Poland and the Teutonic Reich. Despite not being part of the Continental System, the French government has agreed to guarentee the independence of the Netherlands. To it's north lies it's protectorate of Luxembourg and the democratic Republic of the Netherlands. Following the destruction of the Great War pacifist factions have gained the majority, leading to unwillingness to act as Europe's policeman for the foreseeable future. Headed by Napoleon IV the monarchy remains a strong government, but unlike his great-grandfather the current Napoleon has to answer to a Assemblée National elected by the French people.
Since their victory in the Great War, the French Empire is the greatest power on the continent.
