The constitutional amendments of 1919 introduced universal suffrage and proportional representation, strengthening the new populists' chance of winning both votes and seats.
In 1926, the government attempted to reward the support offered by the Socialist Party by improving minimum working conditions.
However, this was opposed by the Radical Socialists, a party that was born from the Liberal League and maintained its predecessor's support for business and the middle classes.
In opposition, the Radical Socialists withdrew their support from the coalition, leaving the government short of a majority.
To avoid a humiliating motion of no confidence, Prüm offered his resignation on 22 June,[4] and left politics to become a judge.