Germany Considers Military Approval for Young Men's Foreign Travel
German men aged 17-45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
BBC2026.04.04Updated 10d ago

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
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Germany may require men aged 17-45 to obtain military approval for extended stays abroad under a new proposed law. Travel approvals must generally be granted, though enforcement mechanisms remain unclear. The measure reflects growing defense concerns in Europe amid geopolitical tensions.
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