German Men Under 45 Must Obtain Military Permission for Extended Foreign Travel

German men under 45 years of age are now required to obtain permission from the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, before traveling abroad for periods longer than three months. The measure affects all German male citizens in this age group regardless of their military service status. This development represents a significant shift in Germany's approach to military readiness and citizen mobility, as the country traditionally has not imposed such restrictions on its citizens' freedom of movement within Europe and internationally.