Belgian Defense Minister Francken Called for a TikTok Ban and Compulsory Military Service.

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Defense Minister Theo Francken posted a message on Facebook following the mobilization of students in schools in the south of the country. ...

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Defense Minister Theo Francken posted a message on Facebook following the mobilization of students in schools in the south of the country. ...

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Key takeaways Following intense student demonstrations in Wallonia, Minister of Defence Theo Francken (N-VA) proposed via Facebook to reintroduce conscription. Social services Instead of focusing strictly on military tasks, Francken aims for a broader form of social service. In this context, it is also possible that tasks within the healthcare sector be […]

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Belgian Defense Minister Francken called for the reintroduction of compulsory military service amid ongoing student protests. He also advocated for a ban on TikTok, alleging that the platform is controlled by Chinese intelligence; some schools in the country had been closed due to the protests.