Belgian defense minister proposes military police reinforcement for urban security

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) announced plans for a 'rijkswacht 2.0'—a military-trained force to reinforce police in crisis situations, citing street unrest in Brussels and Liège. The proposal, to be presented with Interior Minister Bernard Quintin (MR) within weeks, signals a shift toward military involvement in domestic security. Details on scope and legal framework remain unclear.