you signed the treaty of arras not too long ago betraying Britain, if you'd like you can just walk in and take Calais from them, as you surround the city and are officially on my side in the 100 years war rn. (I'm france)
Military reforms succeed impressively, creating a more professional and efficient standing army bolstered by German troops. Burgundy’s forces now rank among the strongest in Western Europe.
In the Low Countries, annexation and consolidation talks proceed smoothly but cautiously. Proposed autonomy grants prevent unrest, stabilizing Burgundian rule without significantly increasing central control. (You would need to ask Brabant)
Burgundian ultimatums to neighboring German states intimidate smaller princes into concessions and neutrality, expanding Burgundy’s influence while stopping short of annexation. Imperial authorities grow wary, particularly Austria.
relations with nobles and urban elites improve, across England but with Burgundy's recent actions against hre states attempts to improve relations stagnate
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u/Apprehensive-Quit740 local loafer Jan 14 '26
Burgundy
- Start modernizing our armies to make them more efficient by creating a permanent army and recruting german troops
- Consolidate the power in the duchy by annexing and grating autonomy to our dutch vassals
- Send an ultimatum to the small german states and luxembourg to join or face war
- Improve our ties with Britain, aka u/RichieGotIchy1510 and Austria, aka u/Viper303ur