Prussian Impact on Austria

The major source of friction between Austria/Hungary and Prussia was the establishment of the German Confederation. While Prussia wanted a weak Austro-German alliance, the Austrians wanted to rule Germany on their own. Eventaully, the Austrians got their way and a weak Austrian-led German Confederation was formed. Austria was mostly concerned about the Russian effect on Prussia, while Prussia was worried more about the Confederation itself rather than other parties.