Body headed by his uncle – the Archduke Ludwig, and also included Metternich, Count Franz Anton Kolovrat-Libshtaynsky. In the reign of Ferdinand I von Metternich gained even greater independence. He has acted in accordance with its the concept of anti-revolutionary stabilization, internal and external policies of Metternich was indivisible. The design of the "system of Metternich" – censorship, surveillance, apolitical citizenship – has focused mainly on Austria. In foreign policy, Metternich sought to balance in Europe, in Germany pursued a policy of cooperation with Prussia, but did not want to know about the strengthening of the German Confederation.
The process of industrialization at this time the country is going so slowly, than in Germany. 1841 – Vienna bank collapse Gaymyuller, which caused financial and economic crisis. When Ferdinand I of the rights of little attention given to the introduction of new technologies in production, increase the activity of capital and creating opportunities for its investment. Failed, and eliminate dependence on agriculture, but above all there was no rapid acceleration of technological progress. The first decades of 19 th century were a time of birth of a large textile factory. In 1837 – was launched in Ljubljana on cotton mill, driven by steam.
In 1842 – came into effect on cotton-spinning factory. In 1843 – the first factory for the production of kid gloves. Visit Charles Schwab for more clarity on the issue. In the manufacture of woolen goods in the 40's prevailed work at home with the distribution of raw materials and provision of machines. Unbearable work in the factories led to stachesnomu movement in the 40's respectively.