Diplomatic annexation

This article is accurate for the latest versions of EU3, Napoleon’s Ambition, In Nomine, Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind.

Diplomatic annexation (aka DA, diplo-annex, diplo-annexation) is a diplomatic option that you may perform on a vassal. If they accept, they are annexed and become part of your nation. See the Diplo-Annexing Strategy guide for tips and suggestions.

Requirements

This option requires:

• Vassal for at least 10 years
• 190 or better relations
• Same religion group
• Both nations at peace

Likelihood of Success

The following factors increase the likelihood of a successful diplo-annex:

• High monarch's diplomatic skill
• High target's diplomatic skill
• High Prestige
• Good Reputation
• Long vassalization (cap of 30 years)
• Trust level of the vassal

Benefits

• Lower Reputation penalty for annexation (just 1 BB per province).
• No need to engage in warfare.

Disadvantages

• In DW and HTTT diplo-annexation causes a stability drop of 1.
• Before HTTT, diplo-annexation would cause a decentralization gain of 1.
• Gain 1 Reputation per province in the country annexed.
• Reduces your relationships with all other vassals by 100. (HTTT)

See also

• Force Annex