In 1860, he issued a decree pursuant to which Jews would be permitted to become landowners and to pursue the profession of their choice and, through the Fundamental Law of 1867, he nullified all limitations on Jewish participation in public life.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/features/features-on-jewish-world/emperor-franz-joseph-and-the-jews-and-the-shadal/2023/04/04/