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'''Confederation''' is a union of sovereign states, united for purposes of common action often in relation to other states. Usually created by a treaty, confederations of states tend to be established for dealing with critical issues, such as defense, foreign relations, internal trade or currency, with the general government being required to provide support for all its members.

== History ==

The term confederation was officially used for the first time in the [[French Revolution]], to distinguish the [[French First Republic]] from the [[monarchies]] of the [[Europe]]an states. This term indicated the new [[sovereignty]] of the French State against the [[kingdoms]] and [[empires]] of the old regime.

== Modern Confederations ==

In a modern context, a confederation is usually limited to a permanent union of sovereign states for common action in relation to other states. The closest entity in the world to a confederation at this time is the [[European Union]]. While the word is not in the title, the EU has characteristics of a confederation.

== Confederation vs Federation ==

A confederation is more likely to be seen as a union of sovereign states, while a [[federation]] is understood to be a state itself. A confederation is meant to be a temporary or permanent organization among sovereign states. In a federation, the division of power between federal and regional governments is set out in the constitution.

== See Also ==

* [[Federation]]
* [[Union (politics)]]
* [[Devolution]]
* [[Supranational union]]

== References ==

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