Ministry of Defense Directive: Men of military age do not need to request permission to travel

Following criticism of the Military Service Act, a decree issued by the Department of Defense provides legal certainty.

10. April 2026
Travelers at Berlin's BER Airport, August 1, 2025. (picture alliance / Sipa USA | PRESSCOV)

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Last updated: 10. April 2026