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| 1931, March 20 |
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| The Anschluss problem culminated in a projected customs union with Germany. | 1 |
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| May 11 |
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| Collapse of the Austrian Credit-Anstalt, due in part to the withdrawal of short credits by France to force the abandonment of the customs union with Germany. The Austrian government attempted to save the bank but was ultimately obliged to appeal for aid abroad. France refused support except on the most burdensome terms, but at the last moment (June 16) the British government offered a necessary loan. On the same day the Ender cabinet resigned. | 2 |
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| June 21 |
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| Karl Buresch (Christian Socialist) formed a new government, concerned primarily with saving the desperate financial situation. | 3 |
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| Sept. 13 |
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| The Fascist Heimwehr attempted a coup in Styria and proclaimed Walter Pfrimer “dictator.” This was suppressed by the army. | 4 |
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| Oct. 9 |
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| President Miklas was reelected. | 5 |
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