Chapter 264: Chapter 13, Everyone is Responsible for Protecting the Environment

Vienna Palace

"Your Majesty," Prime Minister Felix suggested, "our colonial territories are continuously expanding. It is essential to establish a Colonial Department dedicated to managing colonial affairs."

After some calculation, Franz suddenly realized that the Austrian Empire had also become a colonial power, at least in terms of colonial area.

Since 1854, within just over a year, more than thirty colonial strongholds have been established on the African continent, and over two hundred thousand immigrants have been dispatched.

Among European nations, Austria was the most proactive in developing the African continent. At this time, without a specialized department to manage it, chaos would easily ensue.

After some thought, Franz asked, "We indeed need to establish a Colonial Department now. Prime Minister, whom do you think would be suitable for the position?"

Prime Minister Felix suggested, "Your Majesty, how about appointing Count József Jellacic as the Colonial Minister?"