She, as leader of the war party in Austria, was a great enemy of the French Emperor Napoleon I of France and therefore also in opposition to the Austrian foreign minister Prince Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. The French had protested against the marriage because of her political views. She had considerable influence on her husband, and her talent at ruling marvelled many officials, including the Prussian minister who considered her the ruling genius at court.
She led the war faction in Austria and was a strong opponent of Napoleon I and Metternich. The French had concerns about her marriage because of her political beliefs. Her impact on her husband was significant, and many officials, such as the Prussian minister, recognized her as an influential ruler at court.