Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad

Clause says those aged up to 45 may need permission from armed forces to leave country for more than three months A little-noticed clause in sweeping changes to Germany’s milita...

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Guardian: Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad.

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Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad

Guardian •published Apr 5, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC •fetched Apr 5, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC