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| 1933, March 16 |
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| The victory of the National Socialists in Germany obliged the government to take precautionary measures. One hundred fifty million francs were devoted to fortifications along the Meuse and Belgium thenceforth constantly increased appropriations for defense. In Dec. 1936 the term of service for the infantry was extended from seven to eighteen months. | 1 |
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| 1934, July 12 |
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| The government prohibited the formation of military units and the wearing of uniforms by political organizations. This law was directed at the growing fascist movement and also at the Labor Defense Militia. Both organizations were dissolved. | 2 |
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| 1935 |
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| Belgium abandoned the gold standard. | 3 |
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| March 25 |
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| Paul Van Zeeland, eminent financier, formed a Government of National Unity, which was given decree powers for a year to cope with the desperate financial situation. | 4 |
| The Office de redressement économique was established to stimulate economic growth through government subventions. This office became permanent in 1937 but was abolished in 1939. | 5 |
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