Belgium suffered during the Great Depression. Political Belgium suffered considerably during the Great Depression. Political forces rejecting the political system strengthened : In 1933, the Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (Flemish National Union) established as a successor to the Front Party. The Verbond had fascist features, but distanced itself from the Nazis in 1938. rejecting the political system strengthened : In 1933, the Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (Flemish National Union) established as a successor to the Front Party. The Verbond had fascist features, but distanced itself from the Nazis in 1938.

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