2130 (Columbia)

Reference Stardates 0/8000-0/8012.31

The United Earth Republic is born from a union of the United States of America and the European Hegemony in 2130, resulting in a structure that combines both the European parliamentary system and North American federalism. Although the pre-existing national governments continue to exist, they are, from this point forward, more akin to the state governments under the United States. The head of state of the United Earth was the office of the President of the United Earth Republic, while the head of the government was the Prime Minister. (LUG 25102: "Planets of the UFP: A Guide to Federation Worlds; "Articles of the Federation"; ENT 96: "Demons"; ENT: "The Romulan War: Beneath the Raptor's Wings") The new nation will continue to grow, until Australia, the last remaining independent country, joins in 2150. (TNG 260: "Attached"; ENT "The Good That Men Do")