Germany reviews rules on travel for men of military age

Germany's defense ministry is clarifying a law requiring men aged 17 to 45 to seek approval before leaving the country for over three months. The provision, part of an updated military service law enacted in January, initially went largely unnoticed. However, its implications for millions in Germany's population have sparked concern after drawing recent public attention. This legislation signals a tightening focus on maintaining readiness in Europe's largest economy amid heightened geopolitical