1932 Belgian General Election

27 November 1932 · One man, one vote · 187 seats

The elections occurred during an economic crisis, the Great Depression. The Catholic-Liberal government led by Jules Renkin faced rising unemployment, derailing public finances and strikes benefiting the Communist Party.

Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

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Largest force

Catholic Party

79 of 187 seats

Turnout

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The result

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Catholic Party

Charles de Broqueville · 38.4% of votes · +8 seats

seats

Belgian Labour Party

Joseph Van Roosbroeck · 37.0% of votes · +3 seats

seats

Liberal Party

Albert Devèze · 14.1% of votes · +4 seats

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Frontpartij

5.7% of votes · +3 seats

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Communist Party of Belgium

2.9% of votes · +2 seats

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Catholic Party	Charles de Broqueville	79	+8	856,027	38.4%	+3.0
Belgian Labour Party	Joseph Van Roosbroeck	73	+3	824,946	37.0%	+1.0
Liberal Party	Albert Devèze	24	+4	313,722	14.1%	-2.5
Frontpartij	—	8	+3	126,113	5.7%	—
Communist Party of Belgium	—	3	+2	64,552	2.9%	—