@emperor.bismarck: After defeating Russia in 2036, Europe was economically weak and heavily damaged by the war. At the same time, several Russian regions gained independence, creating a new political situation. European countries realized that they would be stronger together. They united to create the United States of Europe, with a common economy, military, and government. To create a new European identity, the new states decided to use Latin names instead of their old names. The United States of Europe marked the beginning of a new era of European unity and power.