Belgian Defense Minister Proposes Gendarmerie 2.0 for Riot Control

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken proposed creating a 'Gendarmerie 2.0' under Interior supervision to reinforce security during riots, following recent demonstration violence. The proposal is at an early discussion stage between Defense and Interior ministries, with no concrete plan yet. This marks a notable shift toward military involvement in domestic law enforcement, potentially altering Belgium's security posture.