Following the election, a single-party Catholic government was formed with Jean Duvieusart as Prime Minister, who oversaw the return of King Leopold III, but who was quickly succeeded by Joseph Pholien as Prime Minister, following strikes and protests due to Leopold's return, which ultimately led to his abdication.
Following the election, a single-party Catholic government was established with Jean Duvieusart at its head, who managed King Leopold III's return; however, this move sparked significant unrest, resulting in Pholien taking over as Prime Minister and ultimately forcing Leopold to relinquish his throne.