Germany Sparks Fury with Law Restricting Men's Long-Term Travel Abroad

A new German law requiring men aged 17 to 45 to seek military approval for extended stays abroad has sparked significant backlash. The regulation, part of sweeping military service reforms that went into effect on January 1, compels men within the age bracket to obtain authorization from Bundeswehr career centers for any trip exceeding three months, even in peacetime. German authorities justify the policy as a precautionary measure to track potential conscripts in case of a national security eme