But, so far as I know, his programme was never quite clearly defined, and was subject to various modifications.
The Archduke had a great dislike for the Germans, especially the northern Bohemians, who were partisans of the Pan-Germanic tendencies, and he never forgave the attitude of the Deputy Schoenerer.

He had a decided preference for all Germans in the Alpine countries, and generally his views were very similar to those of the Christian Socialists.

His political ideal was Lueger.

When Lueger was lying ill the Archduke said to me: "If God will only spare this man, no better Prime Minister could be found." Franz Ferdinand had a keen desire for a more centralised army.

He was a violent opponent of the endeavours of the Magyars whose aim was an independent Hungarian army, and the question of rank, word of command, and other incidental matters could never be settled as long as he lived, because he violently resisted all Hungarian advances.
The Archduke had a special fondness for the navy.