Why did austria have a problem with unification?

Answer 1

They both opposed each other for centuries as to who would control Southeastern Europe. Additionally, there were huge cultural, religious, political, and economic differences between the two empires.

Answer 2

It was a problm, however, for Austria. Austria was a German-speaking nation, but there were people from many nationalities within the empire. Each nationality felt the spirit of nationalism and tried to revolt against Austria.

Answer 3

There were about 15 different administrative parts, about 13 nations or nationalities,of 5 religions. The biggest "nationality was the Hungarian with the intention of independence from the beginning. So, the Habsburgs' main enemy was inside, but they had a lot of enemies because they had been almost continuously in war with one of their neighbours through the centuries.