Dutch Military Struggles to Meet Recruitment Goals Despite Growth

Although the number of people willing to serve in the army has increased in the Netherlands, the current figures are not yet sufficient for the planned increase in the number of the country's armed forces.

Dutch military struggles to meet recruitment goals despite growth

The Dutch Ministry of Defense reported a rise of more than 4,300 military personnel and civilians joining its ranks last year, bringing the total to over 74,000 active members, according to Trouw. However, the recruitment pace remains insufficient to reach the government’s goal of a 100,000-strong defense force by 2030, officials said.