Real union
In today's world, Real union is a topic that has caught the attention of many people. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Real union has become a relevant topic for various areas of society. From its impact on health to its influence on the economy, Real union has generated much debate and generated a wide range of opinions. In this article, we will explore different perspectives on Real union and discuss its importance in the current context. From its historical origin to its possible future implications, Real union is a topic that leaves no one indifferent.
 | This article possibly contains original research. (July 2018) |
Real union is a union of two or more states, which share some state institutions in contrast to personal unions; however, they are not as unified as states in a political union. It is a development from personal union and has historically been limited to monarchies.
Unlike personal unions, real unions almost exclusively led to a reduction of sovereignty for the politically weaker constituent. That was the case with Lithuania and Norway, which came under the influence of stronger neighbors, Poland and Denmark respectively, with which each of them had shared a personal union previously. Sometimes, however, a real union came about after a period of political union. The most notable example of such a move is the Kingdom of Hungary (Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen), which achieved equal status to Austria (which exercised control over the "Cisleithanian" crown lands) in Austria-Hungary following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867.
Historical examples
- Denmark–Norway (1537–1814)
- Kingdom of England / Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland (1542–1800)
- Poland–Lithuania (1569–1795)
- Finland and Russia (1809–1917)
- Poland and Russia (1832–1867):
- The Organic Statute replaced the Constitution of 1815 in the aftermath of the failed November Uprising.
- Austria-Hungary (1867–1918)