Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated more clearly.
Going abroad: What will Germany's new military service act actually change
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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