Brickbat: Won't You Stay
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In Germany, officials stress that military service remains voluntary. But an update to its military service law, which quietly took effect in January, bars men between ages 17 and 45 from leaving the country for more than three months without permission. Critics say the rule could affect millions of men and is causing confusion, while supporters say it will improve Germany's response to emergencies.
