The next day, after realizing his blunder, Bismarck attempted to reach a compromise with Wilhelm by agreeing to his social policy towards industrial workers and even suggested a European council to discuss working conditions, presided over by the Emperor.
Ao día seguinte, logo de darse conta do seu erro, Bismarck tratou de chegar a un acordo con Guillerme, ao aceptar a súa política social cara aos traballadores industriais, e ata propuxo un Consello Europeo para discutir as condicións de traballo, presidido polo emperador de Alemaña.