The new German military service law contains a provision that initially went unnoticed: men between the ages of 18 and 45 would have to obtain approval for extended stays abroad. When this became public, citizens reacted with a lack of understanding\u2014and political commentators with sharp criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exception comes quickly. But the question remains: how far may the state interfere in normal life planning - in the name of defense readiness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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