German men require authorisation to leave the country
In effect since 1 January, the German Military Service Modernisation Act is causing controversy: all men aged 17 to 45 require military approval for long-term departures.
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In effect since 1 January, the German Military Service Modernisation Act is causing controversy: all men aged 17 to 45 require military approval for long-term departures.

A little-known clause in Germany's new military service law is causing controversy. Since January, men between the ages of 17 and 45 may be required to seek authorisation from the armed forces to remain abroad for more than three months. The government guarantees that the measure will be primarily administrative as long as military service remains voluntary.