Large parts of both countries were not included in the Confederation, because they had not been part of the former Holy Roman Empire, nor had the greater parts of their armed forces been incorporated in the federal army.
Suured alad kummastki riigist ei kuulunud liitu, kuna need ei olnud ka endise Püha Rooma riigi osad, ning ka suured osad nende sõjajõududest ei kuulunud liiduarmee koosseisu.