 The Kaiser's presence was seen as an assertion of German interests in Morocco, in opposition to those of France.In his speech, he even made remarks in favour of Moroccan independence, and this led to friction with France, which had expanding colonial interests in Morocco, and to the Algeciras Conference, which served largely to further isolate Germany in Europe.Wilhelm's most damaging personal blunder cost him much of his prestige and power and had a far greater impact in Germany than overseas.