Germany mandates approval for men under 45 to stay abroad beyond three months

Germany's newly enforced Military Service Modernisation Act has sparked widespread concern over its clause requiring men aged 17 to 45 to secure military approval for overseas stays longer than three months. Effective January 1, this provision aims to ensure authorities can track eligible individuals in case conscription, currently dormant, is revived during emergencies. Officials insist the measure is a precaution rooted in Cold War-era practices and lacks immediate enforcement penalties, with