In this TL, the Concert developed in a slightly more federal way. There is a capital (so to speak, it's more of an agreed meeting place) in Prague, choosen for it's geographic, central position. There are free trade areas established in the Netherlands/Rhineland, Denmark and northern Italy. Heads of Government meet in Prague every year to renew the various alliances and agreements. Heads of State meet every five years for a more showy version of what the Heads of Government do.
Europe has been shaped by the spirit of compromise. Neither Britain, France or Russia wanted to see the whole of Germany united behind either Prussia or Austro-Hungary. Hence they supported Austro-Hungary's influence in the southern German states. And in the same spirit, they supported the creation of the North German Federation, headed by Prussia.
This compromising has also led to the creation of an independent Polish state, mainly thanks to the efforts of Prussia. The new state, whilst initially poverty stricken, recieved much intrest from both Prussian, Austro-Hungarian and Russian businesses, mainly due to the cheap labour.
Feared competition between the powers over military might, has led to a reduction in the size of armed forces in Europe. In turn, this led to larger civillian populations across the continent, and an earlier build-up in industry than OTL. Whilst the map is set in 1900, the technology level is about OTL 1920.
France and Prussia have also set aside their old rivalries in an effort to prevent Britain becoming too powerful. Whilst both nations respective navies are smaller than Britains, united they could prove to be a match for the Royal Navy, this prevented Britain achieving a monoploy in global trade and influence.
