Modern Imperialism
Banned
If you count hegemony only being dominance over continental Europe or just minus Britain then Germany winning world war 1 should be on here as a option. Germany installs a pro German Bourbon monarch government in France after beating them. Italy joins the war on their side and eventually become economically dependent on Germany after the war. Austria-Hungary becomes dependent on Germany after the war or the German areas get directly annexed by Germany if they still apart while the rest of it is puppeted or given to Italy. Bulgaria is a loyal and dependent ally of Germany after being on the winning side which sees them gain big. The Ottomans becomes dependent on Germany. The treaty imposed on Russia by Germany stands after victory so they have more puppets states in Eastern Europe. Germany strengthens ties with the Netherlands and Spain. Maybe they even offer Netherlands the return of Belgium and parts of France. Luxembourg either goes to Germany or the Netherlands. I could see Germany and the Netherlands becoming real close in Germany if they win ww1. Germany builds strong ties with the Nordic countries after the war. Maybe even encourage them to unify together as one and with a German monarch. Balkans are divided on how they see fit. Give some lands to Italy especially if Austria-Hungery falls apart later. Banat independent under a German dominant government. Same thing with Transylvania. Hungary as a puppet. Germany helps defeat the reds in Russia after the war which can lead to the Tsar being restored under the former royal family or a German one if they still die. Most of Eastern Europe would have a German monarch. I’m also presuming Germany would use it economic and military dominance in Europe after winning world war 1 to expand and tighten its control over Europe. I could also see Germany using and protecting the German populations across Europe at the time so they can make them a privileged and powerful minority group in foreign nations.