Recruitment Campaign Leads to Long Waitlists for Defense

The Dutch Defense Ministry reports a long waitlist for new recruits due to insufficient personnel for screening and training. Approximately 2700 reservists are currently on the waiting list, with some candidates facing delays of six to nine months for initial assessments. The issue is compounded by the need to train new recruits and existing staff are overwhelmed with the workload.

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