There is a lot of controversy to this. The possible answers are Germany, Russia, UK, or France.
Germany has lots of economic power.
Russia has a large military.
France also has a large economy and good relations with the world. (also a lot of territorial claims)
The UK has a large economy as well and good relations with the world (past empire[commonwealth])
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treaty of nijmegen:)The Hundred Years' War.30 years war was the conflict that made France the most powerful country in Europe.
- Germany is the most populous country wholly in Europe - Germany is perhaps the most powerful country in Europe - Germany has the fourth largest economy in the world - Germany is the fifth largest country in Europe
There were multiple most powerful countries in Europe during the Golden Age of Exploration. They included Spain, France, and England.
I'd argue the Hundred Years' War made France the most powerful country in Europe, although only for a short period of time. France defeated England, as the House of Valois maintained its throne of France.
Germany is the most powerful, but the degree of actual domination is not that great; the countries of Western Europe have an amicable and cooperative union.
The most powerful ancient country ever is Iran! For thousand of years, Iran had been able to have a stable empire from very west to the east of the world. And It is still called with that ancient name which makes it the oldest established country! I would have to say Greece. When Alexander the great conquered Europe Greece was the biggest country and had the most powerful army in the world The Roman Empire because it built modern Europe.
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At the moment the most powerful country is America,the 3'rd most powerful country is Russia.
It is a major finance center, it is heavily populated and one of Europe's largest cities, it is also the capital of France, perhaps the most powerful country in Europe.
Western Europe has been the richest and most powerful region for most of time, and still is.
yesnationalism the most powerful factor oF a country