Little-noticed new law now requires German men under 45 to get military clearance before going abroad

Since January 2026, men up to the age of 45 have been required to seek permission from the Bundeswehr before leaving Germany for more than three months – regardless of any conscription status or military contact. A nearly unnoticed amendment to the Military Service Act makes it possible. The Frankfurter Rundschau has taken a closer [ ] Der Beitrag Little-noticed new law now requires German men…