The European confederation was formed after World War 2 ended. They had a massive task ahead of them to rebuild. First off, Germany was destroyed by hydrogen bombs and the general devastation of the war. Their economies were smashed as well and were dependent on the Americans for recovery. Unfortunately the GLF came out into the open, and Europe has been in the grip of a terrorist war ever since. many famous European landmarks, including big Ben and the Eiffel tower, have been destroyed.