Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken plans to increase the number of reservists from 6,600 to 20,000 by recruiting young people for voluntary military service. Starting in 2026, an additional 500 reservists will be added annually, aiming for 5,600 by 2029. The initiative follows a similar Dutch program, which also encourages youth to explore military careers through a 'serving year.' Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)