Germany clarifies exit rules for men eligible for military service

Germany is moving to clarify a military rule requiring men of fighting age to seek permission before leaving the country for more than three months. The regulation, tied to an updated military service law that came into effect in January, applies to men aged 17 to 45. Despite its significant implications, the rule remained largely unnoticed until recently brought to public attention. This policy could potentially affect millions in Germany, Europe’s largest country by population, raising questio