The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
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Sat 05:07 - n-tv Politik
Deregistration from the Bundeswehr: Men up to 45 must obtain approval for longer stays abroad
Sat 11:50 - Handelsblatt Politik
Bundeswehr: Men up to 45 years of age must report longer stays abroad
Sat 12:24 - Die Welt
Since January, men between 17 and 45 have needed a permit to leave the country for longer periods
Sat 15:09 - DW All
German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
Sat 15:09 - DW Top
German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
Sat 20:44 - Die Welt
Stays abroad only with approval? A vague new regulation and the consequences
Sat 21:16 - BBC Europe
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Sun 08:46 - Sky News (UK)
German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months
Sun 11:45 - The Guardian
Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad
Mon 09:09 - Euronews
Going abroad: What will Germany's new military service act actually change
Tue 10:10 - France 24
Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Tue 11:48 - DW All
One in five young Germans plan to leave the country
Tue 11:48 - DW Top
One in five young Germans plan to leave the country
Wed 04:00 - The Guardian
Germans pining for Gerhard Schröder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach | Katja Hoyer
Wed 07:09 - DW All
Germany news: Military travel rule for young men put on hold
Wed 07:09 - DW Top
Germany news: Military travel rule for young men put on hold
Wed 15:21 - BBC Europe
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45