10 Most Powerful Countries in Europe

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1. United Kingdom

Military Ranking: 2

Economic Ranking: 2

Political-Influence Ranking: 2

The nuclear-armed United Kingdom is the most powerful country in Europe, owing to its strong military, the economy that is second only to Germany and global political influence. 

The UK has 25 military bases around the world, and its military boasts two aircraft carriers, with capability to project power far beyond its shores. Further, it is ranked third in cyberwarfare capabilities by the National Cyber Power Index of 2020. 

It has the second biggest economy in Europe, after Germany, with a GDP of $3.1 trillion as of 2021. The United Kingdom is also one of the permanent members of the UN Security Council. 

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