Belgian Delegation Seeks Western Frontier Security5 October 1925
Vandervelde represents Belgium in negotiations intended to secure its frontier against renewed German aggression.
Historical person
Émile Vandervelde Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Émile Vandervelde, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Belgium.
10 records1925–192610 events3 places
Chronological biography
1925
Article Four Breach Referral to League Council16 October 1925
Article Four requires an alleged violation of the pact or Rhineland clauses to be brought before the League Council.
Article Two Belgian-German Non-Aggression16 October 1925
Article Two places the same non-aggression obligation on Belgium and Germany.
Belgian Acceptance of Rhineland Pact16 October 1925
Vandervelde accepts the Rhineland Pact guaranteeing Belgium's frontier with Germany.
Belgian Frontier Included in British Italian Guarantee16 October 1925
Vandervelde secures British and Italian guarantees of the Belgian-German frontier.
Belgian German Arbitration Convention Approved16 October 1925
Vandervelde approves the bilateral arbitration convention governing disputes between Belgium and Germany.
Belgian German Non-Aggression Undertaking Approved16 October 1925
Belgium accepts the mutual undertaking with Germany not to attack, invade or resort to war except under specified exceptions.
Vandervelde Initials Final Protocol16 October 1925
Vandervelde initials the final protocol on behalf of Belgium.
Belgian Signature at London Ceremony1 December 1925
Vandervelde adds Belgium's signature at the London ceremony, completing its participation in the Rhineland security system.
1926
Belgium Implements Locarno Guarantee System14 September 1926
Belgium becomes fully covered by the Locarno guarantee system when the treaties enter into force.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister of Belgium
Record provenance
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