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Germany amends conscription law requiring prior approval for travel

The German Ministry of Defense announced an amendment to the conscription law, requiring men aged 17 to 45 to obtain prior approval for travel abroad exceeding three months. This change is part of efforts to modernize military service in the country.

German youth increasingly reject military service amid calls for conscription

German youth are increasingly expressing their refusal to join the military, the Bundeswehr, amid a need for an additional 60,000 soldiers. This trend raises concerns about the potential reinstatement of mandatory military service.

German Army Tightens Social Media Use Rules for Soldiers

The German Army, known as <strong>Bundeswehr</strong>, has announced stricter rules for social media use among its personnel to enhance security. This decision comes amid a significant shortage of soldiers and follows the effectiveness of videos shared on platforms like <strong>Instagram</strong> and <strong>TikTok</strong> in attracting new recruits.