German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

Under Germany's new Military Service Modernisation Act, men aged 17 to 45 must obtain approval from the Bundeswehr for stays abroad exceeding three months. The law aims to ensure a reliable military registration system and is part of efforts to strengthen the Bundeswehr's personnel.

The new military service law in Germany mandates that men aged 17 to 45 obtain approval from the Bundeswehr for stays abroad exceeding three months. The regulation is part of efforts to modernize the military and increase troop numbers.

Germany's new military service law requires men aged between 17 and 45 to seek approval for being abroad for more than three months. The Defence Ministry confirmed the regulation, which aims to boost troop numbers amid security concerns.

Germany's Military Service Modernisation Act requires men aged 17 to 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr for stays abroad longer than three months. The law aims to bolster the Bundeswehr's personnel amid security concerns.

New regulations in Germany require men aged between 17 and 45 to obtain formal authorization before leaving the country for stays exceeding three months. The Military Service Modernisation Act aims to ensure a reliable military registration system.