Comments: Heavy-handed diplomatic efforts by the great powers has led to a shift in the European alliance system. Papal States agree not to help Austrian predominance after the French demand the Vatican to cease supporting Austria's military advances through central Europe. Polish government declares neutrality as Protestant and Catholic factions clash internally over Poland's role in the east. Livonia restores its allegiance with Scandinavia. Savoy, a once staunch ally of France, pledges to assists the Spaniards (some say government corruption, others believe it is due to lavish bribes and promises of land grants). The Lower Saxons after months of pressure from the Anglicans finally enter into an alliance with England.

States aligned with Austria: BAV, FRC, HES, HNG

States aligned with Spain: SAV

States aligned with England: LOW

States aligned with Scandinavia: LIV

Catholic controlled states: RHI, LOR, VEN, PAP, TUS, BAV, FRC, SAV

Protestant controlled states: IRE, LIV, SAX

Neutral States: DAN, LOR, MEC, PAP, POL, RHI, SAX, TUS, VEN