As the 21st century approached the European Union began to take steps to become a more centralized, tight-knit unit. First they became a single economic unit, then their political voices became one, and finally their individual militaries were brought under a single European command structure. While the United Kingdom remains outside the European sphere of influence, the combined forces of the French and German militaries make up the bulk of the EU's weapons. After a US-contested repeal of the post-WWII laws requiring the Germans to maintain a small military for self-defense only the German military grew exponentially, using their powerful economy to create a modern fighting force.
In Convergence the Europeans are a more traditional faction. They forgo much of the expensive electronics the US relies on in favor of pure weapons and armor technology. Their forces operate under a Cold War doctrine designed to defeat large, similarly powered states in a modern setting. They start with a base pre-made (although they can add to it) and construct units from factories and barracks like classic Command and Conquer factions. As a result their starting command point is difficult to capture. Unlike the United States, whose starting command point is not defended by any stationary structures, taking the EU's starting command point requires a full siege to break through their defensive line. This does require a sacrifice of mobility and reaction time, however, as European units can only be constructed at their base and need to drive out to the front lines to get into the action.
Overall, European units have heavier armor and are armed to the teeth with advanced weapon systems. They are difficult to destroy and can lay down a great deal of damage on opposing forces. Their air force, while capable, is lacking when compared to the United States, as they have chosen to upgrade cheaper 4.5 generation fighters and attackers rather than produce 5th generation aircraft.
The European Leopard 3A2 is the prime example of European weaponry. Legendary German tank engineering was put to use creating the successor to the Leopard 2, and the results have been promising. The Leopard 3A2 is the single most powerful land unit in Convergence. It sports a devastating cannon and extremely difficult-to-breach frontal armor, all without the controversial Depleted Uranium technology the United States so willingly uses. The Leopard 3A2 is backbone of any European force, and should be respected by opposing commanders.
Two screenshots of the Leopard 3A2 have been added to ModDB.
